Abdominal distension one year after gallstone surgery
May 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Introduction
Abdominal bloating one year after gallstone surgery may be caused by indigestion, enteritis, gastritis, or other reasons, and can be improved through general management and medication. During indigestion, food may not be properly broken down; undigested food can ferment in the intestines, producing gas and leading to bloating. It is important to maintain good dietary habits, such as eating small, frequent meals and avoiding overeating.
Abdominal bloating one year after gallstone surgery may be caused by indigestion, enteritis, gastritis, or other reasons. It can be improved through general management and medication. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Indigestion
When indigestion occurs, food may not be fully digested. Undigested food can decompose in the intestines and produce gas, leading to bloating. It is important to maintain healthy eating habits, such as eating small meals frequently and avoiding overeating.
2. Enteritis
Enteritis can alter the intestinal microbial environment, causing imbalance in gut flora and inadequate digestion of food, thus resulting in abdominal distension and pain. Treatment may include medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules or Guben Yichang tablets, taken as directed by a physician.
3. Gastritis
Gastritis can damage the gastric mucosa and reduce gastric motility, leading to insufficient secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes, which causes symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. Medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules may be used under medical guidance.
Besides the above causes, abdominal bloating may also result from gastric dilation, gastric ptosis, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, or biliary obstruction, which may require surgical intervention for improvement. Since various factors can cause local pathological changes, comprehensive examination and evaluation are necessary, and treatment should be carried out under medical supervision along with adjustments to dietary habits.
