Sonali Gupta Sonali Gupta Asked 7 months ago

Can gallbladder issues cause weight loss?

My sister has been having some gallbladder trouble lately, and she's also lost quite a bit of weight very quickly. We're wondering if there's a direct connection. Can gallbladder issues cause significant weight loss?

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Arjun Rathore Arjun Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, absolutely. Because the gallbladder helps digest fats, any malfunction makes eating very painful, leading people to eat much less and lose weight. Focus on light, easily digestible meals and definitely consult a doctor.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is quite common to lose weight because your body isn't absorbing fats properly when the gallbladder is struggling. Don't panic about the weight drop, just focus on getting a proper medical diagnosis. We will get this sorted out soon.

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, totally! I lost so much weight because every time I ate anything heavy, my stomach would hurt like crazy, so I literally stopped eating out of fear. Please don't starve yourself, get it checked by a doctor soon.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I went to a specialist hospital when my gallbladder issues caused me to lose 5 kgs rapidly. The doctors explained that nausea and fat malabsorption are the key causes. Please ask your doctor clearly about doing an ultrasound.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan beta, pitte me takleef hone se khana theek se pachtaa nahi hai aur ulti jaisa lagta hai, isiliye vajan ghat jata hai. Aap bilkul deri mat kijiye aur kisi acche doctor babu ko dikhaiye.

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