Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea

May occur after up to 10% of surgeries

• Due to bile being dumped directly into small bowel

Diagnose by trial of Cholestiramine

• Titrate to maximum dose, as tolerated
• If patient doesn’t like powder, give pills, & visa versa

Syndrome may resolve on its own after many months

• May not

See posting Chronic Diarrhea.