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I'm getting a hida scan today for gall bladder. is this test safe? will the meds they give u make me vomit or get nauseated?
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Yes: Hida scan considered to be a safe procedure, the cck that they probably will give you may make you nauseous, but if they give it slowly probably won't. There is a small amount of radiation involved but the amount is considered to be in the very safe range.
Answered 2/9/2017
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Possibly: Patient is injected intravenously with isotope that selectively is extracted by liver cells mimicking bile. Some of this is stored in gall bladder and some enters small bowel from common bile duct. Cholecystokinin is a natural hormone slowly injected intravenously to stimulate gall bladder contraction. Some patients do get nausea and pain and decreased gb contraction consistent with gb disease.
Answered 12/10/2013
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