After a gallbladder is removed, you may experience post gallbladder removal symptoms and problems that usually indicates infection. The moment you start experiencing the following symptoms of infection, you must consult your doctor immediately:
Symptoms and Signs after Removal of Gallbladder
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Fever which gradually increases up to 39C
- Persistent pain in the abdominal area that is not relieved by drugs
- Distention
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Pus in the incision area
- Heart problems
- Chills
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent cough
- Difficulty in eating or drinking
- Worsening of the redness around the incisions
What to Do with Gallbladder Removal Symptoms and Problems
The first thing you should do after experiencing post gallbladder removal symptoms and problems is to consult a doctor then adhere to a post gallbladder removal diet to allow the incisions and the gall bladder itself to heal totally.
- Intake of food that are low in fat. This will allow the gall bladder to take adequate rest and function normally after.
- Eat starchy food such as rice, cereals, and bread.
- Read tips for gallbladder removal aftercare
- Avoid fried and greasy food especially those that are taken from fast foods.
- Avoid eating heavy meals as this will make your gall bladder work heavily thus stressing the organ.Take frequent but few portions of healthy and balanced diet instead.
- Avoid eating heavy meals an hour before bedtime.
- Avoid carbonated beverages because this could trigger pain and discomfort around the organ area.
- Take lean meat such as poultry products instead of red meat.
- Eat plenty of fish that are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids to prevent cholesterol build up in the bile.