Q I still have digestive discomfort after cholecystectomy. Can Korean medicine treatment help after surgery?
A After gallbladder removal, bile flows continuously into the small intestine, which can cause digestive discomfort, diarrhea, and bloating. Korean medicine treatment that supplements digestive function and liver-gallbladder qi can help improve post-surgery symptoms.
Detailed Answer
After gallbladder removal, some patients experience unregulated bile flowing into the small intestine, causing indigestion, fat malabsorption, loose stools, and bloating. This is called postcholecystectomy syndrome and can persist for several months in some cases. Lifestyle adjustment combined with digestive function support treatment is helpful.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment harmonizes the liver-gallbladder qi and reinforces the digestive and absorptive function in the absence of the gallbladder. Recovery formulas that reduce abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion symptoms while aiding post-surgery adaptation are used.
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