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Life After Gallbladder Surgery: Navigating Recovery - AI Podcast

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  • Gallbladder removal surgery leads to constant bile dripping into your intestines, making fat digestion unpredictable and often causing diarrhea, gas, and bloating
  • Up to 40% of people experience post-cholecystectomy syndrome, with symptoms like nausea, upper abdominal pain, and digestive distress lasting for months or longer
  • Bile reflux is common after gallbladder surgery and causes burning discomfort and heartburn, especially if you eat large or high-fat meals
  • Retained gallstones in the bile ducts might still form after surgery, leading to infections, pain, and the need for additional medical intervention
  • Eating small, low-fat meals, introducing soluble fiber, staying well-hydrated, and watching for serious symptoms are key to easing digestive problems and supporting long-term recovery
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Manage episode 478742697 series 2394791
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Gallbladder removal surgery leads to constant bile dripping into your intestines, making fat digestion unpredictable and often causing diarrhea, gas, and bloating
  • Up to 40% of people experience post-cholecystectomy syndrome, with symptoms like nausea, upper abdominal pain, and digestive distress lasting for months or longer
  • Bile reflux is common after gallbladder surgery and causes burning discomfort and heartburn, especially if you eat large or high-fat meals
  • Retained gallstones in the bile ducts might still form after surgery, leading to infections, pain, and the need for additional medical intervention
  • Eating small, low-fat meals, introducing soluble fiber, staying well-hydrated, and watching for serious symptoms are key to easing digestive problems and supporting long-term recovery
  continue reading

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