Hida scan pancreas

Question 1

I have no gallbladder now for 15 yrs. pain on andoffunder rt rib through to back around side. will nuclear hida scan show pancreas stone or bkockage?

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Not likely: Unless you have abnormal blood tests showing abnormal liver functions with biliary obstruction. Pancreas stones do not occiur like gallstones, especia... Read More

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Unknown: Pains in the right upper quadrant can be from stomach or liver or pancreas as well as the colon or small intestine. I would suggest seeing your doctor... Read More

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A HIDA scan does: Not image the pancreatic duct. Significant obstruction of the common bile duct would give a person abnormal liver function blood tests, which is a... Read More

Question 2

Hida scan 81% ultrasound show normal gallblader and liver and pancreas ruq pain need removal ? why do some docs say this number is great others dont 35 to 75 is the norm correct ?

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Sorry I am not certain what you or they are suggesting be removed. Ultra sound and scan test different things. Discuss with your team. Pain only is n... Read More

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You don't mention what your symptoms are. Did you have classic gall bladder symptoms? Are your liver tests ok? Your hida scan shows normal gall bladd... Read More

Question 3

I've had chronic nausea since 1/13. hida scan showed ef of 11%, so had a lap chole 8 weeks ago. still nauseous constantly. liver/pancreas ok. normal?

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Not normal: Constant nausea is not normal, and may be due to gastroparesis. This is usually diagnosed with a nuclear medicine gastric emptying study, but also nee... Read More

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Need G I Workup: Biliary dyskinesia with a low ejection fraction of gall bladder certainly can cause symptoms similar to gall stones. If your symptoms are not better ... Read More

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Poss stomach related: You had a cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia which is a motor function problem with the gallbladder. Many people have multiple gastrointestinal tr... Read More

Question 4

Hida scan did not show gb though ct/mri and us were normal for gb. additional test for small lesion on pancreas; likely a cyst. potential causality?

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Hida scan: Your hida scan showed a nonfunctioning gall bladder which could be inflamed, its duct obstructed or congenital abnormal duct, leaks(if recent surgery)... Read More

Question 5

Inflamed gallbladder. hida scan shows 29%. no gallstones. symptoms are not severe, minor back pain, nausea, elevated pancreas levels (301), acid reflux. any other option besides surgery? if so, what?

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Spasm: My understanding is that there is no visualization of the gall bladder when it's inflamed. Sometimes sludge in the gall bladder without stones or spas... Read More

Question 6

Could a hida scan and ct scan miss something wrong with the gallbladder? upper right quadrant pain. normal lab values for liver kidneys and pancreas?

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Unlikely: While no test is perfect; a normal HIDA essentially shows that the gallbladder is functioning well. There are " quantitative" HIDA scans that are mor... Read More

Question 7

Im 34 w urq disc.&occ floating stool. normal stool tests, ct scan, colonoscopy, u.s, hida scan, endoscopy=gerd/gast. can i relax about pancreatic cancer?

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No worries: Yes, you can relax, odds are low you have pancreatic cancer. Only other test the docs could perform is endoscopic ultrasound.

Question 8

Should i worry about pancreatic cancer?urq disc.&occ floating stool. normal stool tests, ct scan, colonoscopy, u.s., hida scan, endoscopy=gerd/gast. im 34

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No: Does not sound like you should be concerned based on what you are saying. The ct scan often shows something in the pancreas if there is a concern.

Question 9

Having pain in upper abdomen. negative for gallstones and normal hida scan. what else could it be?

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Stomach: The discomfort may be related to a stomach issue. Resee your doctor.

Question 10

Will a nuclear hida scan show pancreatic stones or bile duct stones?

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Gallbladder dyskines: It is a test for dysfunctional gallbladder/ talk to your pcp regarding the appropriate test.

Hida scan pancreas

I have no gallbladder now for 15 yrs. pain on andoffunder rt rib through to back around side. will nuclear hida scan show pancreas stone or bkockage?

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Hida scan 81% ultrasound show normal gallblader and liver and pancreas ruq pain need removal ? why do some docs say this number is great others dont 35 to 75 is the norm correct ?

I've had chronic nausea since 1/13. hida scan showed ef of 11%, so had a lap chole 8 weeks ago. still nauseous constantly. liver/pancreas ok. normal?

Hida scan did not show gb though ct/mri and us were normal for gb. additional test for small lesion on pancreas; likely a cyst. potential causality?

Inflamed gallbladder. hida scan shows 29%. no gallstones. symptoms are not severe, minor back pain, nausea, elevated pancreas levels (301), acid reflux. any other option besides surgery? if so, what?

Could a hida scan and ct scan miss something wrong with the gallbladder? upper right quadrant pain. normal lab values for liver kidneys and pancreas?

Im 34 w urq disc.&occ floating stool. normal stool tests, ct scan, colonoscopy, u.s, hida scan, endoscopy=gerd/gast. can i relax about pancreatic cancer?

Should i worry about pancreatic cancer?urq disc.&occ floating stool. normal stool tests, ct scan, colonoscopy, u.s., hida scan, endoscopy=gerd/gast. im 34

Having pain in upper abdomen. negative for gallstones and normal hida scan. what else could it be?

Will a nuclear hida scan show pancreatic stones or bile duct stones?

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