Question 1

it has been 48 hours after gallbladder removal and my blood pressure is 170/90. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

NO: You have hypertension  ( high blood pressure )  unrelated to your surgery , See your medical doctor and get it treated with medication(s) .

Question 2

how do you handle high blood pressure during gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesiologists: Anesthesiologists have many intravenous drugs in their armamentarium to lower blood pressure during surgery. Not to worry!

Question 3

what causes high blood pressure after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension : And gallbladder removal itself are not related.  If you are having pain from the surgery, that could make your BP go higher.  Consult with your surgeon if it persists despite pain meds.

Question 4

how do you get high blood pressure after gallbladder removal?  are they related?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Any cause of pain (including being in the postop period) will cause the BP to rise. This is normal and not to be confused with the disease of "hypertension."  gb surgery doesn't cause hypertension, but the scrutiny of being in the medical system may lead to recognition of a pre-existing condition that previously had gone unrecognized.

Question 5

i have fluid in my peritoneum it was found 2days ago and all my blood work was normal took a gallbladder scan it was normal and i don't know why i have pressure in my stomach i can't eat a normal meal it is so painful i didn't use alcohol i drink a total

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Abdominal pain: Get a CT abdomen done with and without contrast and also a H pylori test.

Question 6

had larpcoli for gallbladder last tuesday. came out relatively fine but recently relapsed into severe nausea and vomiting along with high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Time to call: your surgeon for post surgery follow up visit . to check you for wound infections and related post  O P problems

Question 7

what is the risk of a blood clot after gallbladder surgery in a patient with high blood pressure and tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The high blood pressure and tachycardia(rapid heart rate)are common after surgery due to stress and not necessarily indicators or causes of a blood clot. However, some people do in fact develop a blood clot after surgery and a rapid heart rate might be a sign warranting further evaluation.

Question 8

my husband has fluid build up in his abdomen and pressure and bloating he will have a procedure done to take the fluid from his belly,his blood work is normal had a ultrasound done on his gall bladder it was normal what could cause this ? he isn't a heavy

Accepted Answer

Ascites: Fluid buildup in the abdomen, known as ascites, is often from liver disease, but can have many other causes. Since some of those illnesses can be serious, it is important to follow through with the work up to determine the cause. Removing some fluid is often helpful in making a diagnosis and may allow him to be more comfortable and breathe easier. Don't delay his medical care! Good luck.

Question 9

gall bladder removal on my 24 year old wonderful daughter  post surgery, blood pressure very high muscle spasms, periods of unresponsiveness mri clear?

Accepted Answer

Drug reaction?: May be a reaction to one if the myriad of medications, including the anesthesia that caused this, assuming it happened immediately after the operation. Ask for follow up with the anesthesiologist to get more input. If itnhappened in the operating room, it could have been related to a gas embolism, and that would resolve on its own. I'm sure she'll come around and be fine. Hope this helps!

Question 10

which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

Accepted Answer

BP meds & ED: First of all, high bp, especially high systolic bp, is not good for your erectile function. If you are older, this is especially so. Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and spironolatone as well as beta-blockers such as atenolol can cause erection problems. There are some BP meds that may help you with erectile function, including arbs such as losartan and Alpha blockers such as doxazosin.

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It has been 48 hours after gallbladder removal and my blood pressure is 170/90. is that normal?

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How do you handle high blood pressure during gallbladder removal?

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What causes high blood pressure after gallbladder removal?

A member asked:

How do you get high blood pressure after gallbladder removal? are they related?

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I have fluid in my peritoneum it was found 2days ago and all my blood work was normal took a gallbladder scan it was normal and i don't know why i have pressure in my stomach i can't eat a normal meal it is so painful i didn't use alcohol i drink a total

A member asked:

Had larpcoli for gallbladder last tuesday. came out relatively fine but recently relapsed into severe nausea and vomiting along with high blood pressure.

A member asked:

What is the risk of a blood clot after gallbladder surgery in a patient with high blood pressure and tachycardia?

A member asked:

My husband has fluid build up in his abdomen and pressure and bloating he will have a procedure done to take the fluid from his belly,his blood work is normal had a ultrasound done on his gall bladder it was normal what could cause this ? he isn't a heavy

A member asked:

Gall bladder removal on my 24 year old wonderful daughter post surgery, blood pressure very high muscle spasms, periods of unresponsiveness mri clear?

A member asked:

Which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

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