Do you get unexpected diarrhoea after gallbladder removal surgery? Doctor explains why

Have you or someone close to you ever had the gallbladder removed? Gallbladder removal, also known as cholecystectomy, is one of the most common procedures, as per the National Institutes of Health. But what happens after the surgery? One of the most common symptoms is diarrhoea and needing 'to go' right after a meal. In a recent video, Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon and YouTuber, explained why.

“When you eat a meal, especially one containing fat, the gallbladder releases some bile to help you digest the fat in the meal, and any excess bile is mopped up by the small intestines,” he added.