what are the side effects from gallbladder removal?
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['Difficulty digesting fat. It may take your body time to adjust to its new method of digesting fat. ... ', 'Diarrhea and flatulence. Indigestion can cause diarrhea or flatulence, often made worse by excess fat or too little fiber in the diet. ... ', 'Constipation. ... ', 'Intestinal injury. ... ', 'Jaundice or fever.']
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['Neck Pain and Stiffness. The neck is put in an extended position during surgery, and many people avoid moving their necks afterward. ... ', 'A Sore Throat. ... ', 'Difficulty Swallowing. ... ', 'Hoarseness and Voice Problems. ... ', 'Transient Hypoparathyroidism. ... ', 'Hypothyroidism. ... ', 'Hematoma. ... ', 'Permanent Hypoparathyroidism.']
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Answer From Elizabeth Rajan, M.D. After having their gallbladder removed (cholecystectomy), some people develop frequent loose, watery stools. In most cases, the diarrhea lasts no more than a few weeks to a few months.
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['nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'severe drowsiness.', 'pain in your abdomen.', 'severe constipation.']
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['Dark-colored urine.', 'Itchy skin.', 'Digestive problems, including abnormal stools, nausea or vomiting.', 'Pain in the upper abdomen, which may extend to the back.', 'Nausea.', 'Appetite loss.', 'Swollen gallbladder (usually found by a doctor during a physical exam)', 'Blood clots.']
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['nausea,', 'vomiting,', 'constipation,', 'diarrhea,', 'headache,', 'swelling,', 'back pain,', 'pain in your arms or legs,']
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Repeated episodes of gallstone attacks or cholecystitis may damage the gallbladder permanently. This can lead to a rigid, scarred gallbladder. In this case, symptoms can be hard to pinpoint. They include abdominal fullness, indigestion, and increased gas and diarrhea.
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['Bleeding.', 'Chills.', 'Cough or shortness of breath.', 'Difficulty eating or drinking.', 'Increased swelling of the abdomen.', "Pain that doesn't go away with prescribed medications.", 'Increasing redness, pain, or discharge (pus) at the incision site.']
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['Infection.', 'Excess bleeding.', 'High pressure in the eye.', 'New retinal detachment caused by the surgery.', 'Lens damage.', 'Increased rate of cataract formation.', 'Problems with eye movement after surgery.', 'Change in refractive error.']
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Most people who have laparoscopic gallbladder removal have few complications or none at all. Complications of laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) do not happen often. They can include bleeding, infection in the surgery area, hernias, blood clots, and heart problems.
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['An increased risk of blood-clotting problems, heart attack, stroke, liver cancer, gallbladder disease and high blood pressure.', 'Breakthrough bleeding or spotting.', 'Skin irritation.', 'Breast tenderness or pain.', 'Menstrual pain.', 'Headaches.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Abdominal pain.']
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['Eat a bland diet right after surgery. The body will still produce bile after the gallbladder is removed. ... ', 'Physical activity is important but take it slow. Any weight loss strategy should include physical activity. ... ', 'Go green.']
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Intestinal injury During gallbladder removal, it's rare but possible for a surgeon to damage the intestines. This may result in cramping. Some pain is normal following any surgery, but if it continues beyond a few days or gets worse instead of better, speak to your doctor.
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['infection.', 'a build up of fluid at the site you had surgery (seroma)', 'problems with your wound healing.', 'numbness, tingling or pain in the area - this is due to nerve injury.', 'blood clots - more common after removal of lymph nodes in the groin area.', 'scarring.']
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['Anesthesia risks.', 'Bleeding.', 'Infection.', 'Fluid accumulation (seroma)', 'Poor wound healing.', 'Skin loss.', 'Numbness or other changes in skin sensation.', 'Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling.']
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A surgeon will remove your gallbladder if gallstones cause significant pain and other complications. Other conditions that could make you a candidate for gallbladder removal include: Biliary dyskinesia. This occurs when the gallbladder doesn't empty bile correctly due to a defect in its motion.
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['Pain. The most common symptom of a gallbladder problem is pain. ... ', 'Nausea or vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of all types of gallbladder problems. ... ', 'Fever or chills. Chills or an unexplained fever may signal that you have an infection. ... ', 'Chronic diarrhea. ... ', 'Jaundice. ... ', 'Unusual stools or urine.']