Should I remove my gallblader ?

[vanouss]

Hello to all.
I had a hida scan done and the ejection fraction was at only 5.6%. I've been having lots of nausea, feeling of fullness, and pain. I have no obstruction and no gallstones. My question is should I remove my gallbladder ? Is the removal of the gallbladder improve my symptoms or is the pain related to something else ?
Thanks

[DR_RTewari]

In fact HIDA gives a idea about it too. the time of apparance of Radio-isotope in small intestine gives a idea about it. Best wishes for the surgery/ I am sure every thing will be smooth.
Bye and take care

[vanouss]

Thanks for the asnwers.I am scheduled to have it remove Wednesday. How do they know if my sphicter of oddi is normal ? What are the treatments for that ? Thanks again

[Elliot R Goodman, MD]

agree with dr T

[DR_RTewari]

Removal of gall bladder is indiacted in your case (ejection fraction < 35% means its emptying is very poor), however how much relief you will get after the surgery is unpredictable. If your sphicter of oddi function is normal than surely you will get relief after surgery.
Best wishes