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What complications a person may encounter after gallbladder is removed?
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∙ 12y ago
If you have normal anatomy you shouldn't have many side effects. This is one of the most common surgeries performed. Maybe a tad of swelling at the incision sites, maybe a bit of trapped air in the abdomen that your body will absorb in its own within a few days. There are a lot of "possible complications" but none are too common. If you are having an open gallbladder procedure, then disregard these comments, you don't have normal anatomy and the side effects/possible complications are far more. An open procedure has become a rare event nowadays. Even some very difficult ones can be done laparoscopically.
-not an MD but have 15+ years experience in assisting in surgery
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe most common complication is damage to the common bile duct during the surgery. A person may experience diarrhea for a month or so until the body gets used to not having the gallbladder any more.
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Is there a Link between gallbladder removal and primary biliary cirrhosis?
this is not an answer, but another person looking for that answer. I have a sister who had her gallbladder removed then years later developed PBC ,but her twin sister didnt have her gallbladder removed and doesnt have PBC
What happens to the gallbladder during a cholecystectomy?
It is removed and disposed of by the hospital along with other potentially biohazardous waste.
Is the gallbladder necessary?
Nope! You can live without it, but it might cause some complications without it.
Can you eat nuts without a gallbladder?
Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can prevent allot of medical issues with the gallbladder. If the gallbladder has been removed then the consumption of nuts needs to be kept at a minimum on account of the amount of fat the nuts contain. A person can eat nuts without a gallbladder but only in moderation.
Can you get a gallbladder transplant?
If a person gets cholelithiasis[gallstones] The gallbladder is removed, This process is called a Cholecystectomy, This caused the bile to flow streight into the intestine, insted of storing until meal times. so the point is No, you cannot
Explain why a person without a gallbladder is unable to digest fats as efficiently as someone who has a gallbladder?
Because of the liver
What can cause pain in the gallbladder?
Gallstones cause pain and blockage in the gallbladder. More rarely, a person can get cancer of the gallbladder, but this is very rare.
What will happen to a person whose gallbladder does not release the bile?
This is bile duct obstruction. Bile accumulates in the gallbladder and it will eventually get full. One of the job's of the liver is to transport billirubin (a waste product) to the gallbladder for excretion, but if the gallbladder is backed up, then billirubin will leak into the circulation, and the person will get jaundice. The person might also have trouble digesting fats and lipids.
About how much weight will you lose if you get your gallbladder taken out?
It is generally not expected for a person to experience significant weight loss after having their gallbladder removed. The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, which helps with the digestion of fats. While it is true that removal of the gallbladder may affect how well your body digests and absorbs fats, this is typically not enough to cause significant weight loss on its own. 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑𝒔://𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆24.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒓/424534/𝑨𝒏𝒋𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒌/ There are many factors that can contribute to weight loss, including diet, exercise, and overall health. If you are considering having your gallbladder removed and are concerned about your weight, it is important to discuss these concerns with your doctor. They can help you understand how the procedure may affect your body and provide guidance on how to maintain a healthy weight.
How many gall bladders do you have?
The gallbladder is a hollow system that sits just beneath the liver. In adults, the gallbladder measures approximately 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length and 4 centimetres (1.6 in) in diameter when fully distended.
Why do humans have a gallbladder?
The gallbladder acts as storage for bile, which is produced by the liver, and also serves to allow it to settle and become concentrated, which increases its effectiveness. Without the gall bladder, the bile constantly drips into the intestinal tract, but will still do its job, helping to digest fatty foods. Therefore the loss is quite easily tolerated, but diet will have to be controlled a little more strictly.
Why can a person live without a gallbladder?
I suggest go seeeing the doctor.
