Suggest treatment for fatigue and shortness of breath post gall bladder removal
Patient: My name is Rose 56 years old. 12 years ago had gall bladder removed, since then have alway had digestive problems. Lately have been experiencing extreme fatigue always feeling tired. Always out of breathe I know my weight has a lot to with it (am over weight). This last week and a half have been experiencing mild nausea everyday I have an appetite but once I start to eat I get nauseated or grossed out have a low grade fever off and on. Getting concerned since my mother passed from pancreatic cancer. Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.This looks to me like so called postcholecystectomy syndrome which has all these symptoms and this occurs in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include fatigue, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syndrome treatment depends on the identified violations that led to it. Typically, the patient is recommended dietary restriction table with fatty foods, enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, sometimes  oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.