a hida scan is a cat scan type of test that is used to diagnose gallbladder problems. An ultrasound is a very good test but unfortunately does not always accurately find gallbladder problems. the hida scan is almost used exclusively for diagnosing problems related to gallbladder, etc. It gives a very clear picture of the organs. Prior to the hida scan, doctors will sometimes run a series of blood tests such as a CBC, CMP, Lipase and amalayse tests to monitor whetehr or not you have an infection and whether or not you are having problems with your pancreas (which is often stemming from the gallbladder difficulty)
My gastro doctor also said for me to call his office and have them schedule a Hida scan. What is this test? I thought that the ultra scan would show if I had gallbladder problems, but was told not always. I had a CT with contrast. Is the Hida scan different? Thanks for all your help. I wish my daughter-in-law were finished with nursing school, but she is only in her third semester. Sometimes I think it would be cheaper for me to go to school and learn alot of this for myself. I just don't know all the questions that I need to ask my gastro doctor.
Thanks for the reply.. to answer you, no they have not run a gastro on me yet.. only an upper GI and an ultrasound of my gallbladder and spleen. My stomach just feels like a horrible constant cramping pain and it is in that one area I described. I am going back to the doctor this week and maybe she can shed some light on the problem.
I just posted about my problem and your pain is exactly what led to my gastroscope this Friday. I have chronic gastritis, but I can not remember too much about it. This could be your problem also. Did they do a gastro on you? I hurt to bad that I'd like to rip my stomach out. Mine is probably related to the surgeries and all the medicine I took. He really did not specify which form I had. Best Wishes. I know how you feel!
I just posted about my problem and your pain is exactly what led to my gastroscope this Friday. I have chronic gastritis, but I can not remember too much about it. This could be your problem also. Did they do a gastro on you? I hurt to bad that I'd like to rip my stomach out. Mine is probably related to the surgeries and all the medicine I took. He really did not specify which form I had. Best Wishes. I know how you feel!