Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does a person need to fast for gallbladder function tests such as ultrasound,x-ray etc..?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes, usually: The gallbladder contracts in response to certain stimuli, most physiologic is the presence of food (fat) in the stomach/small intestine. However ultrasound, looking for stones, is best done when the gallbladder is full, of bile, so that the ultrasound waves can penetrate into the gallbladder. I noticed that you are jaundiced, at your age, this needs immediate attention. Please see a liver doctor
Answered 7/2/2014
3.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you still have stones if CT and ultrasound didn't didn't show any in the gallbladder? Mine is functioning at 9%.. Is pain the same?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If an ultrasound test result says " the gallbladder is physiologically distended " what does it mean?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Total bilirubin 1.07 ultrasound found sludge in gallbladder awhile back, could this be the cause? Is 1.07 alarming? All other tests considered fine.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Gallbladder removed 8 months ago. Liver was fine. Now ultrasound is showing small mass on liver..have to wait for more tests. What could this be??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you suggest if positive blood test negative ultrasound problem with gallbladder?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a gallbladder problem cause body tremors? Normal ultrasound in june 2013. Endo doc says still possible even with normal liver function test?
Person diagnosed with gallstones by ultrasound was told to remove gallbladder without any other tests.How can we be sure this is a right choice?
I had an ultrasound of my gallbladder and they say there are no stones! how reliable is this test?
Ultrasound & hida scan results are normal but classic gallbladder issue signs persist. Could there still be a problem w/ gb....Any tests left to try?
Can you have a gallbladder attack but have normal test results( blood work, ultrasound, hilda scan etc?)
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
