You have reported:
"Current medical status: Went to the doctor with IBS like symptoms, sent to a Gastro specialist to rule out other issues. He suggested gallbladder. With my family history, birth control history, back pain and other symptoms, this made sense. Had an ultrasound that showed no stones.
Current medical treatment: Went today for a HIDA scan. Was able to watch the scan. At first, I was discouraged because I thought I could see that the gallbladder was working properly. After the CCK injection, I could see the isotope moving from my left side to my right."
You are not qualified to claim that bile from the gallbladder goes into the stomach instead of duodenum at this time. In fact, you can’t see the stomach duringa HIDA scan! You can only see the gallbladder and bile duct... indirectly when filled with contrast. You should consult the doctor for an expert interpretation of the HIDA-scan.
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