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Post surgery gall bladder diarreha
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Post surgery gall bladder diarreha
by MJ__0, Apr 03, 1999 12:00AM
Posted By HFHSM.D.-rf on April 21, 1999 at 23:13:40
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Can someone pls help?
I am a 31 yr old female. On Aug.7.98 I had my gall bladder completely removed after a major attack. I had just had a baby in June. I was told I could eat/drink anything i wanted from now on. Well, from day one after the surgery, I began to suffer from terrible bouts of diarreah (crampy stomach, watery stools, gurgly noises etc). When this persisted, and I called the doctor, I was told to try Metamucil, and to allow at least 6 mths for my body to adjust. It would get so bad (up to 8 times a day) that i started to chug Pepto Bismol (this gives me relief). But now i have been told that Pepto will eat the lining of my stomach eventually. I have bouts of diarreha like this about every 2 weeks (sometimes more) lasting 1-1/2 days. Does anyone else suffer from this and what can you do? Will the body eventually adjust? I have made an appt. to see the doctor. Thank you so much to anyone who can help with ANY suggestions. MJ
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Can someone pls help?
I am a 31 yr old female. On Aug.7.98 I had my gall bladder completely removed after a major attack. I had just had a baby in June. I was told I could eat/drink anything i wanted from now on. Well, from day one after the surgery, I began to suffer from terrible bouts of diarreah (crampy stomach, watery stools, gurgly noises etc). When this persisted, and I called the doctor, I was told to try Metamucil, and to allow at least 6 mths for my body to adjust. It would get so bad (up to 8 times a day) that i started to chug Pepto Bismol (this gives me relief). But now i have been told that Pepto will eat the lining of my stomach eventually. I have bouts of diarreha like this about every 2 weeks (sometimes more) lasting 1-1/2 days. Does anyone else suffer from this and what can you do? Will the body eventually adjust? I have made an appt. to see the doctor. Thank you so much to anyone who can help with ANY suggestions. MJ
Doctor's Answer
by HFHSM.D.-rf, Apr 03, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear MJ,
The symptoms that you describe will require investigation to look for treable causes. After cholecystectomy, there may be bile-acid induced diarrhea. Although Metamucil may provide some relief, cholestyramine, a bile acid binding resin, is frequently prescribed.
Pepto Bismol contains aspirin which may irritate your stomach lining. In general, however, pepto Bismol is considered a safe drug. If it controls your symptoms, you may consider taking occasional doses while your doctors test you for various causes for your symptoms.
This information is presented for educational purposes. Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
If you wish a second opinion, we would be happy to see you in the Division of Gastroenterology of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. You can arrange an appoinment with Dr. Fogel, one of our experts in the diagnosis and treatment of diarrheal illness by calling our Physician referral Line at (800) 653-6568.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: cholecystectomy, diarrhea
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