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A 37-year-old female asked:

colicky ruq pain since july, now back(t7'ish)/flank/diaphragm pain. (-) blood work and (-) ct/u/s/cxr. urine dip (+) bili & protein, sweats/myalgias.

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Dr. Mark Kuhnkeanswered

General Surgery 40 years experience

GB function test: I'd suggest a hida scan w cck injection. You may not have gallstones but you could have a poorly functioning gallbladder. If your ejection fraction is lower than 36% then you need to consider cholecystectomy. In the meantime, eat a low fat diet. Good luck.

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