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Can i take something for diarrhea before a hida scan? i'm having one tomorrow but i stay sick even though i barely eat. would meds to stop it be ok?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Some meds avoided: Do not take any pain medications prior to test. Pain medications interfere with scan. Peptobismol should not be take because contains metal that can interfere with results. Barium studies should not be performed within several days of HIDA study.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/5/2018

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