Question 1

does having a low ejection rate on gallbladder require removal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Biliary dyskinesia is a condition where the gallbladder can't empty properly and causes pain. A low ejection fraction (less than about 25%) is usually seen with this condition.

Question 2

will the ejection fraction be low because of a sludge gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A low ejection fraction is commonly associated with sludge in the gallbladder.

Question 3

if ejection fraction is low for hida exam, what next? i have a large sludge gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

Surgery: If you have an abnormally low ejection fraction on a hida scan. And sludge  in gallbladder on ultrasound then you will likely have repeated bouts of pain and inflammation in upper abdomen. Best course of action is to have gallbladder removed laparoscopically.

Question 4

how low does your gallbladder ejection fraction rate need to be before surgery can be done?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what you ate asking. Surgery can be done anytime. It depends on if the surgery will be of any help to you. Removing a normally functioning gallbladder can cause a lot of digestion problems. If a gallbladder functions less than 30-35% with associated gb pains, then there may be a benefit of gallbladder surgery. But not all patients improve with surgery either.

Question 5

gallbladder ejection fraction rate of 14.8, then 33.3, then 33.3 then 68.7 during the same test? referred to surgeon. can gallbladder be removed?

Accepted Answer

68.7% EF is normal: An ejection fraction of 68.7% is normal, and as such perhaps an alternative culprit should be considered for your symptoms.

Question 6

what can you tell me about hyperactive gallbladder ?  ejection fraction 90% last year, and 94% this year.  should it be removed if symptoms  persist?

Accepted Answer

Yes for symptoms: If you find symptoms more frequent and smaller triggers, yes indeed an elective procedure always better than emergency one.

Question 7

i have mild pain and several small stones in my gall bladder, with a hida scan ejection rate of 71%. do i still need to have my gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

No...: You don't have acute cholecystitis which would warrant having your gallbladder removed.  Your symptoms sound mild and perhaps could be debated if caused by the tiny stones in your gallbladder in the first place. There is no risk in waiting, so i suggest not going for surgery unless your symptoms worsen and all other possible causes have been ruled out.

Question 8

96% ejection fraction hida. still pain and discomfort. no gallstones in ultrasound. will my gallbladder still need to be removed?

Accepted Answer

Those results: are normal, maybe your pain is not related to the gallbladder.

Question 9

my hida scan showed my gallbladder had a 6%ejection fraction. should my gallbladder be removed ? also intermittent pain and pale stools

Accepted Answer

Yes,you have gallbla: der dyskinesia and need to have your gallbladder removed  with a 6% ejection fraction

Question 10

im worried about pancreas or liver cancer , pale stools , fatigue , weight lose, had normal blood work and ct scan with contrast, hida showed low ejection of 19 , no stones , can gallbladder cause all this?

Accepted Answer

: Normal CT scan makes pancreatic or liver cancer unlikely (not impossible, just unlikely). Low HIDA injection fraction supports the diagnosis of gallbladder dysfunction.

In sum, biliary dyskinesis (gallbladder disease) sound very likely but can’t, of course, be sure on this type of forum. Pale stool, fatigue, weight loss sounds like anxiety but can’t, again, be sure

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Will the ejection fraction be low because of a sludge gallbladder?

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If ejection fraction is low for hida exam, what next? i have a large sludge gallbladder.

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How low does your gallbladder ejection fraction rate need to be before surgery can be done?

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Gallbladder ejection fraction rate of 14.8, then 33.3, then 33.3 then 68.7 during the same test? referred to surgeon. can gallbladder be removed?

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What can you tell me about hyperactive gallbladder ? ejection fraction 90% last year, and 94% this year. should it be removed if symptoms persist?

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I have mild pain and several small stones in my gall bladder, with a hida scan ejection rate of 71%. do i still need to have my gallbladder removed?

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96% ejection fraction hida. still pain and discomfort. no gallstones in ultrasound. will my gallbladder still need to be removed?

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My hida scan showed my gallbladder had a 6%ejection fraction. should my gallbladder be removed ? also intermittent pain and pale stools

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Im worried about pancreas or liver cancer , pale stools , fatigue , weight lose, had normal blood work and ct scan with contrast, hida showed low ejection of 19 , no stones , can gallbladder cause all this?

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