Having low energy, nausea, bloating after gastro flu. Frequent diarrhea after gallbladder removal. Cure?
Patient: About 10 days ago I had a gastro flu . Since then, I have low energy, nausea, bloating . I had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago and since then I frequently have diaheria. Should I be further investigating my symptoms? I have visited the dr in the past and I am always told to just eat healthy. I am very conscientious about what I eat. It feels like tummy troubles are an ongoing concern. Not sure what to do or ask of a dr on my next visit. Thank you. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,You have suffered recently a episode of Gastroenteritis, your symptoms of diarrhoea, low energy nausea and bloating if do not improve with healthy eating and treatment.You should take fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and supplementation of pre and probiotics also supplementation of zinc.Usually gall bladder removal doesn't cause any digestive issues,but if symptoms are troubling you please visit Gastroenterologist >Kindly get  tests for malabsorption absorption and Pancreas  like serum amylase and serum Lipase and other tests like CT scan of abdomen, and colonoscopy with rectal biopsy to rule out various GIT causes.If everything is fine then functional disorder called irritable bowel syndrome should be considered. Your doctor knows all this.Hope this information helps.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.