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No gall bladder, frequent oily stool, yellow to orange. if not oily, very loose and always see tiny yellowish things that look like mustard seeds??

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Post-cholecystectomy: You may be describing post-cholecystectomy syndrome, which includes diarrhea for which colestipol & cholestyramine often help. Chat w/your Family Doc or Gastroenterologist for options.

Answered 8/30/2015

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