Hi. I had my gall bladder removed a couple of years ago. My original symptoms of the gall bladder problem were chest pains. The pains have never really gone away but have been infrequent since the surgery. The last couple of months they have increased in intensity and frequency (every day). Pulmonary embolism and cardiac issues have been ruled out. Do you know if any post op gall bladder issues that could cause the same type of pain as when my gall bladder was full of gall stones ?
Hi.noted history of cholecystectomy and recurrence of the same symptoms prior to surgery, cardiopulmonary causes ruled-out. It is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. First, recurrence of stones somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree area (where your gallbladder was previously attached) must be ruled-out, along with tumor/lesions, muscular strain, that could cause the same symptoms. Diagnostics (such as ultrasound, ERCP, scout film of the abdomen, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Low fat diet is also recommended. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.