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Question
Hello doctor,
My grandmother is 80 years old, having had her cholecystectomy for more than 1 year. After the operation, she often became constipated. Recently, she often has chills in the afternoon. So the doctor asked me if constipation after cholecystectomy is okay? What should I give her to eat and drink to limit the above symptoms? Thank you doctor.
Lam Thi Thanh Truc (Ho Chi Minh)
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to be constipated after cholecystectomy? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgical method to remove the gallbladder when the patient has diseases related to the gallbladder and becomes worse.
Your grandmother who is constipated after cholecystectomy should eat more fruits, vegetables and cereals with high fiber; drink a lot of water. If the above symptoms do not improve, you should take her to a medical facility to see a specialist for specific advice.
If you still have questions about constipation after cholecystectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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