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Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery months ago?
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Can occur: The standard risk after surgery is about 1 person in 400 gets chronic recurrent diarrhea after gallbladder surgery. It may be more common in those whose gallbladder was functioning well before surgery. Fatty foods likely will make symptoms worse, and sometimes use of medication like Cholestyramine can help. Symptoms usually improve over time too.
Answered 9/9/2017
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Yes: A common side effect from gallbladder removal.
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