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Hi doctor i would like to ask, i had my gallbladder removed last year december and would like to know that since i have been having diarrhea and loss of appetite. can that be caused by the lack of the gallbladder?
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Yes it can: About 1 in 10 people can develop Bile Acid Diarrhea (BAD) after their gallbladder is removed. This is caused by too much bile entering the small intestine. It can be treated with medicine called bile acid sequestrants (colestipol, cholestyramine, etc). See your Dr because this medication can interfere with other medications you may be taking.
Answered 11/9/2019
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