The gallbladder is a small, pouch-like organ in the upper right part of your tummy. It stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fatty foods. You don't need a gallbladder, so surgery to take it out is often recommended if you develop any problems with it.
What are the side effects of having no gallbladder?
It's possible you'll experience digestive side effects when your gallbladder is removed.
- Difficulty digesting fat. It may take your body time to adjust to its new method of digesting fat. ...
- Diarrhea and flatulence. ...
- Constipation. ...
- Intestinal injury. ...
- Jaundice or fever.
What happens when you get your gallbladder removed?
Normally, the gallbladder collects and concentrates bile, releasing it when you eat to aid the digestion of fat. When the gallbladder is removed, bile is less concentrated and drains more continuously into the intestines, where it can have a laxative effect. The amount of fat you eat at one time also plays a role.
