After Gallbladder Removal: 3 Conditions You Could Develop — Why You Should Avoid the Surgery When Possible

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bile acids reach the colon, where they can stimulate water secretion and bowel movements.

Possible symptoms include:

watery diarrhea
urgent bowel movements
frequent stools
abdominal cramping
symptoms that become worse after eating

This condition is sometimes called bile acid diarrhea or bile acid malabsorption.

Fortunately, it can often be treated. Doctors may recommend dietary adjustments or medications that bind bile acids if symptoms are persistent.

2. Postcholecystectomy Syndrome

Some patients continue experiencing abdominal or digestive symptoms after gallbladder removal. Doctors sometimes use the term postcholecystectomy syndrome to describe this group of symptoms.

Possible complaints include:

upper abdominal pain
indigestion
bloating
nausea
diarrhea
heartburn-like symptoms
intolerance of certain foods

Importantly, this is not necessarily a single disease.

Symptoms may result from several different causes, including digestive changes, bile duct problems, previously undiagnosed gastrointestinal conditions, or occasionally stones remaining in the bile