Can I Still Have Gallbladder Surgery If I’m Experiencing Painful Gas, Stomach Ache, and Diarrhea?
If you have gallbladder issues and surgery is already scheduled, but you’re concerned about ongoing symptoms like painful gas, stomach aches, and diarrhea, you’re not alone. These digestive issues can understandably make you anxious about whether it’s still safe to go ahead with your surgery. The good news is that, in most cases, it’s still […]
A Gastrointestinal Surgeon Answers: Is My Diet Restricted After A Gallbladder Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Dr Ganesh Ramalingam, Medical Director & Specialist In General Surgery Embarking on the journey of gallbladder surgery often leaves patients with a myriad of questions, particularly regarding their diet post-operation. As the gallbladder plays a pivotal role in our digestive process, its removal can indeed influence our dietary habits. In this blog, […]
8 Things You Need To Know About Gallbladder Clips
What Are Gallbladder Clips? Gallbladder clips are small devices used to seal the ducts that once connected the gallbladder to the bile ducts during gallbladder removal surgery. The clips prevent bile leakage into the abdomen, which can lead to infections and other complications. They are usually made of metallic or non-metallic materials, such as titanium, […]
Gallbladder Removal: Will I Need It?
The gallbladder is a pouch-like, small organ on the upper right side of your abdomen. Its job is to store and release bile, a fluid made by the liver to help digest fat. Bile can be thick and create blockages along the way. Sometimes patients also get gallbladder disease due to too much cholesterol or […]
Managing Your Life After Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Facing an operation is rarely a pleasant prospect. However, gallbladder removal surgery is usually the last line of defense in tackling conditions such as gallstones. In other words, you’re undergoing it because medical management is no longer working and the lifestyle benefits you’ll encounter afterward outweigh the risks. If the thought of gallbladder surgery is […]
Do We Really Need A Gallbladder?
Many patients, when the idea of gallbladder removal – also referred to as a cholecystectomy – is presented to them, are reticent at the idea of having an organ removed. Cholecystectomy is used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, so understanding the role the gallbladder plays and what life without one could potentially […]
Gallbladder Removal – Why It Occurs
Our gallbladder is responsible in storing bile which is a combination of fats, fluid and cholesterol. Bile assists in breaking down fat from food in your intestine which in turn delivers bile into the small intestine. As a result, our bloodstream is able to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients to be more easily. Our gallbladder […]
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