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Will being hungover change results of hida scan?
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No: As long as you are fasting for the requested interval you will be fine.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Depends: Since a hida scan depends on a normally functioning liver, ingesting a large quantity of alcohol sufficient to cause an acute alcoholic hepatitis would probably impair such function. More sane levels of consumption should not be a problem but regularly consuming enough alcohol to become hungover is indicative of a significant alcohol abuse issue. Not a good long term strategy.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Not usually...but: Not ususally (if it is one isolated event), but if someone is drinking a lot of alcohol it can damage the liver, which could affect a hida study.
Answered 12/18/2015
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Why be hungover: Alcoholism may increase bile viscosity and result in abnormal hepatobiliary function.Should have HIDA test performed under optimal conditions.
Answered 9/28/2017
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