Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1848

Gallbladder surgery

Instructed patient gradually increase the fiber in your diet. This can help normalize bowel movements by reducing incidents of diarrhea or constipation. However, it can also make gas and cramping worse. The best approach is to slowly increase the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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