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Is a hida scan (cholescintigraphy) dangerous for people w/ lupus or autoimmune diseases?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: No higher incidence of problems with autoimmune disease, ie .Lupus. One of the best tests for determiing gall bldder function. Wouldn't worry!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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No: Nuclear scans will have no impact on the severity or your disease.

Answered 2/8/2013

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