Hi, it has been 19th months now since I have my gallbladder removed , but, 2 weeks after the surgery, my body started itching all over. .. from head to toe, went back to my surgeon, had blood test done, can t see nothing. I taught it was because I just had the surgery! At least that s what they told me, months passed nothing changed instead, it s getting worse. I tried benadryl, still using it it helps for the moment, after the itching start again. Is there s any solution for my problem please? I can t take it anymore.
I appreciate your question.I came across this problem in my patients too. The most common cause of itching in post gall bladder removal surgery is slight injury to bile duct, which leads to stricture formation. These strictures increase resistance in flow of bile and subsequently increase in liver enzymes(alkaline phosphatase)I investigate such patients with liver function test, ultrasound of upper abdomen. If intrahepatic biliary radicals are dialed in ultrasound then I order for MRCP.the treatment of this condition is ERCP and stenting, and we start oral medication gasohol 450 mg twice a day.