could this be GB acting up had HIDA Scans done

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It is possible that your symptoms to be due to gall bladder dysfunction. The ‎cause is ‎usually due to poor dietary habits, chronic liver diseases, obesity and a sedentary ‎lifestyle. ‎ ‎

The common presentation due to gall bladder dysfunction include - Pain or tenderness under the rib ‎cage on ‎the ‎‎‎right side , Pain ‎‎between shoulder blades, Stools light or chalky colored, Indigestion after ‎eating, ‎‎especially fatty or ‎‎greasy foods, ‎‎Nausea, Dizziness, Bloating, Gas, Burping or belching, ‎Feeling of fullness or ‎food ‎not digesting, ‎‎Diarrhea (or ‎‎alternating from soft to watery) and or ‎Constipation. ‎

Diagnosis of the cause would require imaging studies like a ultrasound and blood tests (liver functions). ‎In case the tests are normal, a HIDA scan helps to determine a low functioning gall bladder. In case the HIDA scan, done shows the Gall bladder function to be less than 35%, then it will be conclusive about ‎your symptoms being due to Gall bladder dysfunction.‎

Improved diet (Avoidance of high fatty foods and grease), Physical exercise, weight loss provide the best results ‎in ‎‎individuals with low functioning gall bladder. Medicines to improve digestion and cleanse the gall bladder ‎can also ‎‎be prescribed to help in improvement of symptoms. ‎

The definitive treatment of such conditions is cholecystectomy for patients who are able to tolerate surgery.‎

In many patients, coexistent GERD is also a contributing factor for the symptoms. Hence in many individuals ‎who ‎‎undergo Gall bladder removal, the symptoms due to GERD will cause persistent symptoms. Hence it is ‎important to ‎‎work with a gastroenterologist and rule out Gastric Reflux disorder, and treat it properly. ‎Effective treatment of such ‎‎conditions may negate the need for a gall bladder surgery. ‎

But in case, the symptoms are predominantly due to gall bladder, then treatment of both GERD and ‎gallbladder ‎‎removal may be needed. ‎
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You might consider to consult your health care provider for additional information and seek proper advice.‎

I hope this helps.‎

well the last time i went to the doctor he wanted a ultrasound done on my gallbladder and blood work done but i go back to the doctor to see what the blood work showed and the ultrasound showed