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:

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.

Current as of: October 19, 2024

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