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Indigestion,loose motion after Gallsurge
My mother has gallbladder stone and was removed last January 2025 but after the surgery her stomach is very upset like whatever she eats every time she goes to the toilet or sometimes if she eats she needs to go to the toilet multiple times. She is 57 so what could be the reason that her stomach is not responding properly and you know gallbladder is removed so this could be the reason. If you have any suggestions or ideas let me know. Thank you for your support
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Bland diet helps
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What's her diet and lifestyle? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Enterogermina respule three times for 5 days.
Astrozyeme gold one hr before lunch n dinner for three weeks.
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Please consult with the Surgeon who operated upon her for Cholecystectomy.
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The symptoms sound like what we call 'Bile Acid Diarrhoea' (B
A D).
Do the following
1. Regular loperamide 2mg three times a day to slow the bowels
2. If not better with loperamide, then use Choltran sachets once a day (it contains Cholestyramine)
3. Bloods tests every six months- CBP, Liver function tests and
Lipid profile
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Yes, gallbladder removal can be the main reason for her symptoms, and this is treatable. With proper diagnosis and medication, most patients improve significantly.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Varsha Shaw
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
West Medinipur
Since gall bladder is removed, bile is not being stored ...bile is need for fatty food digestion...thus ask her to avoid fatty food , spices , masala , coffee...she needs to eat simple basic nutrition food without much oil and spices
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
Use more of curd and butter milk
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Dr. Abhishek Anand
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
As per the history, what your mother is experiencing is a well-recognized condition after gallbladder removal, and yes, it can be directly related to the absence of the gallbladder.
After gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), bile produced by the liver no longer gets stored and released in a controlled manner. Instead, bile flows continuously into the intestine, even when food is not present. In some people, especially as age increases, this excess and unregulated bile irritates the intestine and causes post-cholecystectomy diarrhea, urgency to pass stools after meals, frequent bowel movements, and an “upset stomach” feeling. This does not mean the surgery failed; it is a functional change in digestion.
Another contributing factor can be bile acid malabsorption, where bile acids reach the colon and stimulate bowel movements. In addition, removal of the gallbladder can alter gut bacteria balance, leading to gut sensitivity or IBS-like symptoms, which explains why even small meals trigger the urge to pass stools.
This condition is common, treatable, and not dangerous, but it does require proper management. Dietary modification is very important. Fatty, oily, spicy, and large meals tend to worsen symptoms, while smaller, low-fat, frequent meals are better tolerated. Adequate fiber intake helps bind excess bile and improves stool consistency.
We often prescribe bile acid–binding medications, gut-regulating agents, or probiotics, which significantly reduce symptoms. Many patients improve remarkably once the right treatment is started.
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her symptoms are most likely due to post-cholecystectomy bile-related bowel changes, not a new disease. She should consult a gastroenterologist for targeted treatment, as this condition is manageable and quality of life can be greatly improved with proper therapy.
Good luck!
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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