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Bile induced ibs after gallbladder removal?? true?? best med for diarrhea cholestyramine after gb removal ?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes but will resolve: After gallbladder surgery, some people have ongoing abdominal symptoms, such as pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea (postcholecystectomy syndrome). Following cholecystectomy, bile which was once stored in the gallbladder and released only after meals, now flows continuously into the intestines and cause irritation. Cholestyramine absorbs bile, but these symptoms will often resolve over time.

Answered 2/20/2020

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