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I have slush in my gallbladder, & it's making me sick and have a pain in my side. is there a possibility i'll need surgery?
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See below: If you have a gallbladder sludge noted from ultrasound, and with symptoms, you may need to have surgery. However, hida scan can evaluate this and give your dr a better way to see how your gallbladder is functioning . Take care.
Answered 12/19/2014
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