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.