Jacksonville, IL
A 23-year-old female asked:
is it common after having gallbladder. surgery for ur poop to have a nasty/weird smell?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Thomas Hestonanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Yes: After gallbladder surgery, stools are likely to change. There are some treatments for this which may help if you are experiencing discomfort. Talk with your surgeon.
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