What is Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)?
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When the formation of gallstones leads to attacks of pain and nausea, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most frequently recommended treatment. The medical term for this operation is cholecystectomy. Post surgery need to eat foods high in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat.
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How do members experience Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallstones | 262 | 44 | |
| Abdominal pain | 153 | 44 | |
| Cholecystitis | 114 | 20 | |
| General health | 14 | 2 | |
| Stomach pain | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 13 | |
| Pain | 9 | |
| Bowel problems | 3 | |
| Stomach pain | 3 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 24 | |
| Mild | 23 | |
| None | 32 |
Member evaluations
bjrmeb
evaluated on Apr 07, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for abdominal pain: Major
- Side effects: None
Tonialpha
evaluated on Jan 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for cholecystitis: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
heidibug77
evaluated on Feb 12, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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