Gallbladder issue? HIDA scan
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| Thu, 11-30-2006 - 5:11pm |
I have some questions.
For about 3 weeks now I have been having tummy issues. My stomach feels like it is on fire...especially after eating. Once I eat, it hurts for the rest of the day, and I experience nausea. No matter what I eat...super bland stuff too, everything bothers me. I've also been having some pain on the right side of my stomach. My doctor says that he thinks its either an ulcer or a gallbladder issue. Well, I had an ultrasound, which showed everything is normal. No ulcer, no gallstones.
Now he is sending me off for a HIDA scan. What are the chances of this showing anything wrong with my gallbladder, since the ultrasound showed up normal?
Also, does anyone have a "magic bullet" to get rid of this burning in my tummy? Besides not eating? I've been on Prilosec, took Nexium for a few days, and now I'm trying AciPhex. Also, a steady stream of Tums.

First of all, glad you found us, although tummy pain isn't the best way to meet.
Here is some info about a HIDA scan that may help...
http://health.ivillage.com/digestion/diexams/0,,67lg,00.html
The HIDA scan will show if there is something causing a blockage. It is done to test the inner working of the gallbladder, which the ultrasound may have missed, since the HIDA will show the material as it goes through the ducts.
I'm sorry, but I have no magic bullet for you. I hope the scan is being done asap and something is determined quickly. Keep us updated and feel free to visit anytime!
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<Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience. It is so helpful to hear from others that can share similar stories.
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<Edited 12/18/2006 10:37 am ET by momsstayhome