What happens when you have your gallbladder removed?

Removal of the gallbladder may cause indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms. 1. Indigestion: After removing the gallbladder, the gallbladder no longer collects bile and absorbs excess water, nor can it concentrate bile, resulting in a decrease in the concentration of bile in the body, which affects the absorption and digestion of food, and patients are prone to indigestion and other uncomfortable symptoms after the removal of the gallbladder. 2. Increase in diarrhea: The gallbladder is an important organ for storing bile, and after the removal of the gallbladder, there is no place to store the bile secreted by the liver, which will lead to the direct flow of bile into the intestinal tract, resulting in accelerated peristalsis, which will lead to an increase in the number of diarrhea. It is recommended that patients who have had their gallbladder removed should follow the doctor’s instructions for review and diet, and if discomfort occurs, treat accordingly under the doctor’s guidance.