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Q: cholecystectomy
asked by: EGAP on July 31st, 2003
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I had a cholecystectomy done a little over a year ago and I have the hardest time maintaining a bowel pattern, usually in the morning right afert my first cup of java i have a movement and then another within 10-15 min after eating breakfast, i cant do anything like go out to eat with friends or business because i have to have a bowel movment which is usually very loose what is the problem other than fatty foods and what can i take that is safe in long term use, iam worried about the long term effects of this problem and also of stool harding meds
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Dr. Nikola
replied on April 8th, 2008
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Diarrhea after gallbladder remuval
Diarrhea after gallbladder removal happens in about 20% of the patients. It is probably due to the bile acids that enter the large intestines. In time, bile duct and its branches get enlarged and compensate for the loss of the gallbladder.

Diarrhea therapy in such cases includes:
1. Anti-diarrheal medications, such as loperamide (Imodium).
2. Medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as cholestyramine or aluminum hydroxide.
3. A high-fiber diet to give your stool more bulk. You can also limit food that can worsen diarrhea like: spicy food, dairy products, food rich in fats, caffeine and alcohol.
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