THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient recently had their gall bladderremoved. They have been struggling with greasy stools after meals withhigh fat content. Which of the following explains why this may be occurring?
A
The liver can’t produce bile fast enough todigest all the lipids.
B
The stomach has an ulcer impeding the digestionof lipids.
C
The small intestine is making excess amounts ofmucous.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -After gallbladder removal, a person may be less able to digest fats effectively. Their stomach may empty more slowly after meals. Bile will also flow directly into the small intestine, which can result in food moving faster through the digestive tract and may harm the microbiome.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gallbladder may hurt after eating because the body secretes more bile after large or high fat meals. Bile works to break down fats we eat so the body can absorb them. When fats are ingested, the gallbladder contracts significantly in response, and combined with blocked ducts, this pressure can cause pain.

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