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Cholecystectomy in june has caused me to bloat and have excessive gas. i take gas x daily, doctors rx. can i take it with dual action probiotics?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It generally: takes up to 6 months for the liver ducts to enlarge and "store" the bile acids produced and usually stored in the gallbladder! Some people are "sensitive"to these bile acids...discuss with your surgeon ..he/she may recommend an interim solution to your problem Hope this is helpful! DR Z

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Answered 11/29/2017

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