Do patients with gallbladder polyps pass gas more frequently?

Patients with gallbladder polyps do not necessarily pass gas frequently. Increased flatulence is not directly causally related to gallbladder polyps and is mostly caused by factors such as diet structure, digestive function, and intestinal flora. Most patients with gallbladder polyps have normal digestive function, and their flatulence frequency is no different from that of the general population. If frequent abdominal pain or worsening indigestion occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended.

Gallbladder polyps primarily grow on the gallbladder wall. If the polyp is small and without complications, it does not affect the gallbladder's ability to store and release bile. Bile can thus normally participate in fat digestion, and the intestinal digestion and absorption process remains undisturbed, meaning there is no increase in flatulence. Only when the polyp is large or triggers cholecystitis might bile excretion be affected, indirectly leading to incomplete fat digestion and the production of small amounts of gas.

Increased flatulence is more commonly related to dietary habits, such as consuming excessive amounts of gas-producing foods like beans and onions, or swallowing too much air while eating. In addition, insufficient gastrointestinal motility and intestinal flora imbalance can also lead to gas accumulation and frequent flatulence. These factors are not directly linked to gallbladder polyps; even individuals without gallbladder polyps may experience increased flatulence due to these reasons.

In daily life, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, reduce excessive intake of gas-producing foods, chew food thoroughly and eat slowly to avoid swallowing excess air, and engage in light physical activities such as walking to promote intestinal motility and gas expulsion, thereby maintaining digestive system stability.