What problems can occur years after gallbladder removal?
Post-cholecystectomy syndrome includes symptoms of:
- Fatty food intolerance.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Flatulence (gas)
- Indigestion.
- Diarrhea.
- Jaundice (yellowish tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes)
- Episodes of abdominal pain.
Can you have bile problems after gallbladder removal?
When the gallbladder is removed, special clips are used to seal the tube that connects the gallbladder to the main bile duct. But bile fluid can occasionally leak out into the tummy (abdomen) after the gallbladder is removed. Symptoms of a bile leak include tummy pain, feeling sick, a fever and a swollen tummy.
Can you still have diarrhea after gallbladder removal?
However, there are a few possible problems that people may experience following gallbladder removal. 1. Postcholecystectomy Diarrhea. Approximately 20 percent of people who have had their gallbladders removed will experience recurrent problems with diarrhea, a condition known as postcholecystectomy diarrhea.
Why did I have difficulty breathing after having my gallbladder removed?
The problem was I had bile draining into my abdominal cavity which was compromising my diaphram and when I tried to take a breath to my full capacity it caused a stabbing pain. The doctor inserted two tubes into my side (by my liver).
Why do I have watery stool after gallbladder removal?
This problem results from the fact that without the gallbladder, there is nothing to regulate the amount of bile that passes into the small intestine and the higher amount of bile can create stools that are watery and more frequent. Luckily, for most of these individuals, this problem will resolve itself slowly over time.
What causes nausea and vomiting after gallbladder removal?
This type of pain generally occurs a short time after eating. Some people report nausea and vomiting. The pain symptoms of SOD are thought to be the result of the excess accumulation of the juices in the ducts.
