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Pale stool normal after gallbladder removal?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Concern : You should be concerned that you could have blockage of the biliary ducts. Changes in stool after ccy is not uncommon but further evaluation reasonable.

Answered 2/23/2020

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