Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Bakersfield, CA
Hida Scan...i Am Nervous Posted: 08-03-07 11:12am
I am scheduled to have a HIDA scan. I
have heard that it can be painful, so I am
very nervous about adding pain to my
existing discomfort. I have had
epigastric gnawing with occasional severe
distention for about 6 weeks. I have had
a gastroscopy and colonoscopy showing
slight gastritis and a hiatal hernia, but
the GI doc doesn't feel these would be
causes for my continued symptoms. I have
been on 20 mg of Prilosec twice a day.
The ultrasound of my gallbladder was
negative. The doctor has not even
mentioned testing me for H.Pylori. I
don't know if that is because the
gastrosopy didn't indicate it, but it is
something I need to ask. Please let me
know if you have had a HIDA scan. I have
been told a smooth muscle contracting
agent is injected which can cause
abdominal cramping and pain. Ugh. Please
let me know what your experiences were
with HIDA scan.
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thoseboys
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 08-05-07 22:30pm
It's not that bad. It does hurt when they
inject the stuff to make your gb contract.
It's just nausea and then some abdominal
cramping. It doesn't last but just a few
minutes (2-3). Then nothing.
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