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Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption 5 years back i use to get loose watery stool. what do you think causes this condition?
I feel like it is caused by a over worked liver.
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pippa58442 syedm
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It can be caused by gallbladder removal leaving the liver to do all the work the gallbladder once did. Were you given medication to regulate your bile salts? Your doctor can prescribe it.
syedm pippa58442
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my liver was producing excessive bile acid but my gallbladder fine i was given Cholestyramine.
pippa58442 syedm
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Did it work?
syedm pippa58442
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The medicine helpped controlling the diarrhea but my liver kept on producing excessive amount of bile acid.
pippa58442 syedm
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Was your liver checked.
CTh syedm
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Are you currently taking any medication or supplements?
syedm CTh
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yes i was taking Cholestyramine