Can Cholecystitis Cause Diarrhea?
Repeated Episodes of Gallstone Attacks or Cholecystitis May Damage the Gallbladder Permanently. This Can Lead to a Rigid, Scarred Gallbladder. in This Case...
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.
Can gallbladder issues cause diarrhea?
Gallbladder issues often lead to changes in digestion and bowel movements. Unexplained and frequent diarrhea after meals can be a sign of chronic Gallbladder disease. Stools may become light-colored or chalky if bile ducts are obstructed.
Why do gallstones cause diarrhea?
Chronic diarrhea
Chronic gallbladder disease involves gallstones and scarring of the gallbladder. This buildup of stones and scar tissue worsens gas and nausea and can cause chronic diarrhea after meals.
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