Question 1

can you tell me what is a nuclear medicine test that studies your gall bladder?

Accepted Answer

Hida  test: Hida gb test requires patient fasting for about 6 hrs before test and no pain medications, affecting gb emptying.Injected IV with isotopetc99m hida. Patient supine with camera above abdomen imaging for at least 30 min. Usually additional imaging in different projections up to 45 min - 60 min.If gall bladder well seen, injected with slow infusion of cck. Gb emptying evaluated. Sometimes nausea/pain.

Question 2

my hida scan was unable to be done due to the nuclear medicine staying in my gallbladder and not releasing into my bowel. does this mean my gallbladde?

Accepted Answer

HIDA scan was done: Your scan was done and abnormal. If gallbladder was seen, and no contrast seen in bowel (with normal liver) shows blockage of cystic duct or bile duct.

Question 3

i have a gallbladder sludge and tomorrow have to have a nuclear med test for gallbladder. will sludge show up on test? will results show normal ?

Accepted Answer

No.: "sludge" is seen on ultrasound. The test you are having, a hida scan, watches the gall bladder empty. It's not as accurate as ultrasound for seeing fine details like sludge, but it sees if you have pain during the test, and the "ejection fraction" is low, it is abnormal, and usually surgery is recommended.

Question 4

had a nuclear heart stress test. right after, dr. did my hida scan on the gallbladder. did not give more nuclear stuff. will this affect hida results?

Accepted Answer

Unusual but okay: Nuclear cardiac stress test is a nuclear imaging method that shows how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both at rest and during activity.  This uses a radiopharmaceutical, such as thallium or sestamibi.  However, tc-99m sestamibi, has relatively high liver uptake and studies have utilized this for assessment of gallbladder contraction also. (j gastrointestin liver dis, 2007; 16:157).

Question 5

nuclear test for gall bladder, can you tell me more info on this test?

Accepted Answer

Hida can be abnormal: Hida test requires patient fasting for about 6 hrs before test and o pain medications, affecting gb emptying.Injected IV with isotopetc99m hida. Patient supine with camera above abdomen imaging for at least 30 min. Usually additional imaging in different projections up to 45 min - 60 min.If gall bladder well seen, injected with slow infusion of cck. Gb emptying evaluated. Sometimes nausea/pain.

Question 6

had a nuclear test for gall bladder and the reading was 33. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What type of gb scan did you have—gb scan or hida scan? What units were given with the 33? (%, ml, etc) were other results given with this one. Please provide more info or ask your doc or the radiologist to explain the results.

Question 7

elevated liver enzymes, fatigue , nausea are my symptoms. doc suggests gall bladder but nuclear gall bladder test negative. what next?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Make sure you don't have mononucleosis or hepatitis. These are caused by viruses which give you those symptoms.

Question 8

what kind of test is done to determine gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

Signs and Symptoms: Generally signs and symptoms are the initial determinants. Nausea, vomiting, oily stools, pain in the upper right quadrant that may radiate to the right shoulder blade, and in serious blockages jaundice.  The pain can be brought on after a fatty meal. Ultrasound and other imaging can identify stones and other anomalies.  If confirmed, generally the gallbladder is removed laparoscopically.

Question 9

i am a gallbladder patient. what medicine can i take?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones ?: Do you mean you have gallstones ?  There are some mess you can take but they are expensive and take forever. Diet, weight loss and increased activity can help decrease frequency and intensity of attacks.  If pain is bad or continuous you may need surgery

Question 10

what can a drug addicted person have wrong with a gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: Which drug, but opiates can cause general slowing down of the intestinal tract.

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My hida scan was unable to be done due to the nuclear medicine staying in my gallbladder and not releasing into my bowel. does this mean my gallbladde?

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I have a gallbladder sludge and tomorrow have to have a nuclear med test for gallbladder. will sludge show up on test? will results show normal ?

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Had a nuclear heart stress test. right after, dr. did my hida scan on the gallbladder. did not give more nuclear stuff. will this affect hida results?

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Nuclear test for gall bladder, can you tell me more info on this test?

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Had a nuclear test for gall bladder and the reading was 33. what does that mean?

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Elevated liver enzymes, fatigue , nausea are my symptoms. doc suggests gall bladder but nuclear gall bladder test negative. what next?

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What kind of test is done to determine gallbladder problems?

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I am a gallbladder patient. what medicine can i take?

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