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Postcholecystectomy Syndrome

Overview

Postcholecystectomy syndrome sometimes occurs when abdominal symptoms develop after surgery to remove the gallbladder, Opens dialog (cholecystectomy).

Symptoms of postcholecystectomy syndrome may include:

Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting.
Gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen, Opens dialog.

Your doctor may be able to give you medicine to help with some of these symptoms.

If pain continues, you may have a problem caused by something other than the gallbladder or a gallstone, Opens dialog. Other possible causes of abdominal pain include irritable bowel syndrome, Opens dialog, stomach (peptic) ulcers, or pancreatitis, Opens dialog.

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Current as of: October 19, 2024

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