Whoa. I'm having this done in the morning, and when the tech called today and said it was going to take between 2 & 4 hrs I about fell over. Now I see why it takes that long. Yikes. Thanks for demystifying the procedure though. Up to now I've been calling it a "hydro-scan" 'cause that's what I thought I was hearing. 🤦♀️
Everyone should know that this test doesnt exactly mimic gallbladder function under food load as it moves in the stomach passing into small intestine (gallbladder is hopefully activated to release bile on time and enough and in good quality) so even if this test shows "good" it isnt always fully diagnostic to what is amiss in your system and with your gall bladder as it functions with your meal digestion. So if the doctor says nothing is wrong but you feel there is, keep pursuing your answers. In general, dont eat within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime for better, more full digestion and comfort and to be nice to your organs, system and sleep. Like in the old days, eat dinner at 6 pm (effective time depending on your schedule), don't snack after... If you can swing it. Go to sleep at a regular time, wake up at a regular time. Eat for nutrition. Your microbiome is important too. So while some claim they do not need fiber, your colon biome might, as one example. Also fat and dietary cholesterol are not the enemy. Neither are carbs in green leafy vegetables, colorful veggies and low glycemic fruits.
I have to under go this test on January 26 th . I have never been through a Hyda scan in my life . This will be my first time . Thank you so much for sharing this video with me !
@2:58 the hormone is called CCK (cholecystokinin) which causes the stomach to reduce it's motility while the pancreas injects enzymes in the small intestine, and causes the gallbladder to squeeze so to empty its contents into the small intestine. Bile helps to emulsify fats; in other words, it helps to partition large into small much like chopping a a log into smaller pieces.
having lost my gallbladder, i can remember cck tests making me really nauseated and being quite painful. the good news is that the side effects wear off in a few minutes and you get results pretty fast on what the next steps to get you well will include.
I’m very interested to know, is it common with things like bilary dyskinesia without gallstones for all other imaging to show as normal, but then have an abnormal HIDA scan results showing issues with the gallbladder? As I’m in this position, 4 years I’ve suffered with severe abdominal pain, one minute is bearable the next it’s severe cramps, they start within 20 mins of eating, if that’s a fatty meal it’s 100 times worse, I also get MAJOR flatulence after eating, bloating, nausea, loose floating stools & BAD pain and ibs symptoms every morning. I’ve been gaslighted by doctors for 4 years saying it’s NOT my gallbladder as all my imaging (ct, mrcp & ultrasound) is ‘normal’ I’ve finally found a specialist gastroenterologist who thinks I have bilary dyskinesia & no gallstones. I would live to hear from anyone that also had normal imaging but a hida scan showed abnormal. I am desperate for answers and pray my hida scan shows an issue so I can have my gb removed. It’s got to the point I’ve thought about not carrying on anymore as I simply cannot live in this amount of pain. I already have an incurable brain condition, PSS and severe spine issues so I’m on high doses of opioid and even That only helps abit. Every single thing I eat causes pain, I live on a low fat diet now. Praying this scan will change my life 😢
@shannonramirez1540 it was so easy. Nothing to worry about and this is coming from someone who will have a panic attack sitting scrunched up in the back seat of small car. You'll be fine... you may even fall asleep. Godspeed my friend.
Hey may i ask how your scan went, did you panic ? I also take panic attacks and the thought of getting this done is freaking me out. @shannonramirez1540
Had a CT scan of the Abdomen today and on to the HIDA scan in a week and a half. Still nervous that machine will for sure panic me and just moving on a table without my own know abouts is a little scary for me. Also hate needles haha so hope they have the A/C turned up and some ice packs ready because I sweat my ass off every time for a little prick.
Thank you so much for this information! I’m on strong opioids that I have to take every 3 hours 24/7, I have an incurable brain disease, PSS & severe spine issues as well as severe gallbladder symptoms. I was wondering if opioids would effect the hida scan, but god knows how I will manage my pain without them for this long 😢, is it definitely 6 hours prior? Thanks
Hearing lots about morphine, I wanna know can I get a sedative? I’m freakishly claustrophobic! When I get MRI’s they have to give me Valium and Benadryl to get through it.
@@karlachavez9736 fine. Just laying downing for I think hour and half for the scan to finish. Not a big deal at all. They gave me an ensure drink so they could see how the gallbladder functioned. That was it.
How did everything work out? I've been dealing with some upper right abdo pain for years and they are not sure what it is. Had a doctor mention this test recently.
@@mckricks1 had the HIDA scan, found my gallbladder functioning at 31%. Minimum is 35% or above to be normal. Had gallbladder taken out in sept. Much better today.
@@outdoorsman8385 Thanks. I'm curious though why would there be pain if your gallbladder is underperforming? I would think that it would rather be overreactive or something. I'm wondering if I have issues with the biliary track. I'm also a younger guy and don't fot the typical gallbladder problem description making this a harder diagnosis for me. Ultrasound always came back negative. But I have pain anatomically where the gallbladder is. Vomiting sometimes helps when I get these issues. Or drinking loads of water.
I just had this test 2 days ago. I also had it 6 years ago. The difference is that the first time, instead of being injected with an enzyme, I had to drink a bottle of Ensure. I'm hoping this method is more accurate. After about 45 minutes, my gallbladder/right side started to hurt. But it wasn't anything worse than what I'm already going through. I actually dozed off a few times.
@karlachavez9736 I felt fine afterwards. I had a bout of diarrhea after an hour or so. TMI, sorry. Again, the negative side effects were things I am already experiencing; some pain in my side during the procedure and bathroom issues when I got home. Mostly, I just felt sleepy.
@@TheUberlisa But if your gallbladder is fine, what is the reason for your pain??? I have had pain in my upper right side for a year, they told me it was a fatty liver, I went on a diet but I still had pain. God, I don't know what to do
@@karlachavez9736 they don't know yet. They've ruled out my gallbladder. I had an ultrasound on my liver. It's only a little fatty. So it shouldn't be the cause of my pain. I had a CT scan and an upper endoscopy scheduled, but now there's some shenanigans going on with my insurance. It might be a while before I get some answers.
Getting ready for one this morning. I’m looking at a 2 hour procedure and a 4 hour delay time ? What is this for ? I’m so curious. My sister said it was for being in a dark room. I’m confused a little
I had one done and the results showed a 100% EF, which the lab notes stated were "within normal limits"? Is this correct? I have having lots of IBS symptoms
Not normal it's called hyperkinetic, most doctors aren't smart enough because their textbooks didn't show this and they can't logically think for themselves. Get a hold of a smart surgeon and they will recommend taking it out.
Definitely NOT normal, that is called bilary hyperkinesia. Having a hyper gallbladder is just as bad & painful as having a non functioning gallbladder. You need to change to a different surgeon as my surgeon said he would recommend removal for sure with a EF of 100%!
I just had mine done here in Kentucky this passed Friday, and it hurt after they put the hormone stuff in me to make u feel like your full and also made me feel nauseous but after a few minutes I felt okay
So how much radiation exposure is a patient exposed to during this procedure and what type of radiation? As someone who has been exposed to high levels of radiation this is a concern. Is there an alternative to putting radioactive material into the body?
@@matthewthorne9145 I have the same concerns. They seem to always minimilize this concern comparing the amounts of radiation in other things as if that helps.
@@Kayuubi1 God, I don't know what to do. I'm afraid of doing it because of the radiation. I don't know what consequences it can have later. I'm thinking about canceling the test. I don't know what to do
This is much better than a mrcp. If u have dyskinesia basically gallbladder disease without gallstones, it can show as normal on all scans apart from a hida scan, which is the gold standard of scans for gallbladder
Thank you for this very informative video. I most likely need to have one of these done and I wanted to see what I was signing up for. It really helped ease my anxieties about the procedure.
@@shannonmcneillie2313 Just to be clear, the morphine is used to force the gallbladder to eject it's contents. I only note that because some people think it has something to do with pain or keeping you relaxed, and it does not. I know there is a hormone that does the same thing, but I think it pays to ask in advance. Personally, I would vomit for five hours if they gave me morphine and unless they can assure me I'm not going to get morphine I'm not taking the test. Post another reply tomorrow after the test and let us know what they gave you to fill and then empty your gallbladder. Thanks.
My doctor wants me to get this scan but it's estimated to coat over $2,000 and my insurance UHC sucks so will pay NOTHING till I reach my outrageous deductible.
I also have United healthcare and trust me, if this scan will only be about $2k for us, that’s a good thing! I ended up in the ER for my symptoms 2 weeks ago and it cost over $15k to get an ultrasound and CT scan of my gallbladder (before insurance; we will owe around $1500 I think). This HIDA scan is step 2 for me
No way in hell you'd get me to do this. I react to everything! Even when getting fluids in IV for some reason my body reacts bad to everything literally. Hopefully they can detect gallbladder issues with MRi cause this is not happening lol I am not willing to risk it. I have had atleast 30 reactions over past 3 years and not willing to pass out ect again. This is where I struggle as Doctors don't listen to patients they just follow a "standard" and apply in broadly. I know my body better than anyone. I can't even take baby asprin for a headache im that sensitive.
Getting this done next week. I was so nervous until I saw this video. Thanks so much for the helpful information.
How did it go? How long did you lay on the table?
@@itsnotyouitsme_rumor has it she is still on the table to this day…
Whoa. I'm having this done in the morning, and when the tech called today and said it was going to take between 2 & 4 hrs I about fell over. Now I see why it takes that long. Yikes.
Thanks for demystifying the procedure though. Up to now I've been calling it a "hydro-scan" 'cause that's what I thought I was hearing. 🤦♀️
Me too . I’m having one this morning.
@@makeupboss9812How do you feel after the test??
Everyone should know that this test doesnt exactly mimic gallbladder function under food load as it moves in the stomach passing into small intestine (gallbladder is hopefully activated to release bile on time and enough and in good quality) so even if this test shows "good" it isnt always fully diagnostic to what is amiss in your system and with your gall bladder as it functions with your meal digestion.
So if the doctor says nothing is wrong but you feel there is, keep pursuing your answers.
In general, dont eat within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime for better, more full digestion and comfort and to be nice to your organs, system and sleep. Like in the old days, eat dinner at 6 pm (effective time depending on your schedule), don't snack after... If you can swing it. Go to sleep at a regular time, wake up at a regular time. Eat for nutrition. Your microbiome is important too. So while some claim they do not need fiber, your colon biome might, as one example. Also fat and dietary cholesterol are not the enemy. Neither are carbs in green leafy vegetables, colorful veggies and low glycemic fruits.
I have to under go this test on January 26 th . I have never been through a Hyda scan in my life . This will be my first time . Thank you so much for sharing this video with me !
Are you having issues? Gallbladder? Pancreas?
@2:58 the hormone is called CCK (cholecystokinin) which causes the stomach to reduce it's motility while the pancreas injects enzymes in the small intestine, and causes the gallbladder to squeeze so to empty its contents into the small intestine. Bile helps to emulsify fats; in other words, it helps to partition large into small much like chopping a a log into smaller pieces.
having lost my gallbladder, i can remember cck tests making me really nauseated and being quite painful. the good news is that the side effects wear off in a few minutes and you get results pretty fast on what the next steps to get you well will include.
Yeaa
I have to have this test done next month . I found this video very interesting ! Thank you for sharing this video with me !
I’m very interested to know, is it common with things like bilary dyskinesia without gallstones for all other imaging to show as normal, but then have an abnormal HIDA scan results showing issues with the gallbladder? As I’m in this position, 4 years I’ve suffered with severe abdominal pain, one minute is bearable the next it’s severe cramps, they start within 20 mins of eating, if that’s a fatty meal it’s 100 times worse, I also get MAJOR flatulence after eating, bloating, nausea, loose floating stools & BAD pain and ibs symptoms every morning. I’ve been gaslighted by doctors for 4 years saying it’s NOT my gallbladder as all my imaging (ct, mrcp & ultrasound) is ‘normal’ I’ve finally found a specialist gastroenterologist who thinks I have bilary dyskinesia & no gallstones. I would live to hear from anyone that also had normal imaging but a hida scan showed abnormal. I am desperate for answers and pray my hida scan shows an issue so I can have my gb removed. It’s got to the point I’ve thought about not carrying on anymore as I simply cannot live in this amount of pain. I already have an incurable brain condition, PSS and severe spine issues so I’m on high doses of opioid and even That only helps abit. Every single thing I eat causes pain, I live on a low fat diet now. Praying this scan will change my life 😢
Oh my! I'm claustrophobic. I'm more nervous about having a panic attack then the test.
Having one in the morning. More worried about having a panic attack than anything
@shannonramirez1540 it was so easy. Nothing to worry about and this is coming from someone who will have a panic attack sitting scrunched up in the back seat of small car. You'll be fine... you may even fall asleep. Godspeed my friend.
Hey may i ask how your scan went, did you panic ? I also take panic attacks and the thought of getting this done is freaking me out. @shannonramirez1540
Had a CT scan of the Abdomen today and on to the HIDA scan in a week and a half. Still nervous that machine will for sure panic me and just moving on a table without my own know abouts is a little scary for me. Also hate needles haha so hope they have the A/C turned up and some ice packs ready because I sweat my ass off every time for a little prick.
It's also important to note you should not take any narcotics 6-hours prior to a HIDA scan if you're checking for gallbladder contraction.
Thank you so much for this information! I’m on strong opioids that I have to take every 3 hours 24/7, I have an incurable brain disease, PSS & severe spine issues as well as severe gallbladder symptoms. I was wondering if opioids would effect the hida scan, but god knows how I will manage my pain without them for this long 😢, is it definitely 6 hours prior? Thanks
Hearing lots about morphine, I wanna know can I get a sedative? I’m freakishly claustrophobic! When I get MRI’s they have to give me Valium and Benadryl to get through it.
Been having to wait over a month to have one done next month since no spots open until end of next. At least now I know what to expect.
How did you feel after the test??
@@karlachavez9736 fine. Just laying downing for I think hour and half for the scan to finish. Not a big deal at all. They gave me an ensure drink so they could see how the gallbladder functioned. That was it.
@@benhdz75 did you only drink ensure?? Did they inject you with something else?
Getting this done in the morning. Hopefully everything will be okay.
Does this test cause a lot of radiation? I'm scared
How did everything work out? I've been dealing with some upper right abdo pain for years and they are not sure what it is. Had a doctor mention this test recently.
@@mckricks1 had the HIDA scan, found my gallbladder functioning at 31%. Minimum is 35% or above to be normal. Had gallbladder taken out in sept. Much better today.
@@outdoorsman8385 Thanks. I'm curious though why would there be pain if your gallbladder is underperforming? I would think that it would rather be overreactive or something. I'm wondering if I have issues with the biliary track. I'm also a younger guy and don't fot the typical gallbladder problem description making this a harder diagnosis for me. Ultrasound always came back negative. But I have pain anatomically where the gallbladder is. Vomiting sometimes helps when I get these issues. Or drinking loads of water.
@@mckricks1 yes, Biliary diskenesia is exactly what I was diagnosed with. My gallbladder was not releasing Bile normally.
Curious about post procedure monitoring being that Kinevac has been shown to have effects profound hypotension etc for up to one hour after infusion.
Thank you! I’m so glad I found your video
I’m really nervous about the medication and if I’ll get anxiety. Can someone come in with you?
I just had this test 2 days ago. I also had it 6 years ago. The difference is that the first time, instead of being injected with an enzyme, I had to drink a bottle of Ensure. I'm hoping this method is more accurate.
After about 45 minutes, my gallbladder/right side started to hurt. But it wasn't anything worse than what I'm already going through. I actually dozed off a few times.
How do you feel after the test? Im afraid … I'm about to cancel it because of the radiation
@karlachavez9736 I felt fine afterwards. I had a bout of diarrhea after an hour or so. TMI, sorry. Again, the negative side effects were things I am already experiencing; some pain in my side during the procedure and bathroom issues when I got home. Mostly, I just felt sleepy.
I got my results. My gallbladder is fine. It's actually better than the last time I had the test done. Which is disappointing.
@@TheUberlisa But if your gallbladder is fine, what is the reason for your pain??? I have had pain in my upper right side for a year, they told me it was a fatty liver, I went on a diet but I still had pain. God, I don't know what to do
@@karlachavez9736 they don't know yet. They've ruled out my gallbladder. I had an ultrasound on my liver. It's only a little fatty. So it shouldn't be the cause of my pain. I had a CT scan and an upper endoscopy scheduled, but now there's some shenanigans going on with my insurance. It might be a while before I get some answers.
Getting ready for one this morning. I’m looking at a 2 hour procedure and a 4 hour delay time ? What is this for ? I’m so curious. My sister said it was for being in a dark room. I’m confused a little
How was it?
I had one done and the results showed a 100% EF, which the lab notes stated were "within normal limits"? Is this correct? I have having lots of IBS symptoms
How are you feeling now ?
Not normal it's called hyperkinetic, most doctors aren't smart enough because their textbooks didn't show this and they can't logically think for themselves. Get a hold of a smart surgeon and they will recommend taking it out.
Definitely NOT normal, that is called bilary hyperkinesia. Having a hyper gallbladder is just as bad & painful as having a non functioning gallbladder. You need to change to a different surgeon as my surgeon said he would recommend removal for sure with a EF of 100%!
Very helpful information. Thank you.
This was very helpful, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
my doctor ordered this exam for me. I have allergy to iodine and morphine, and suffer from gut anxiety. Could this procedure be done to me?
I'm the same w iodine. What ended up happening w yours?
I thought I was a rare gem for the iodine thing. I was wondering the same thing.
I just had mine done here in Kentucky this passed Friday, and it hurt after they put the hormone stuff in me to make u feel like your full and also made me feel nauseous but after a few minutes I felt okay
What was his results? Curious here to see what a healths kids gb ef should be
Thanks for this. Getting it done 8n couple weeks
Good explanation 👍👍
Can I drive myself? as it hard for me to get rides.
May i know he exact radioactive material for this procedure? :)
So how much radiation exposure is a patient exposed to during this procedure and what type of radiation? As someone who has been exposed to high levels of radiation this is a concern. Is there an alternative to putting radioactive material into the body?
@@matthewthorne9145 I have the same concerns. They seem to always minimilize this concern comparing the amounts of radiation in other things as if that helps.
Technicium 99
@@megha8783is that very high??
Do you have to take out metal for this?
I have one on Tuesday, fucking wonderful
Forced to lay still for so long AND I need a needle
How did you feel after the test??
@@karlachavez9736 well enough. It felt weird during the procedure. Not painful though. You'll likely feel the urge to pee when you are done
@@Kayuubi1 God, I don't know what to do. I'm afraid of doing it because of the radiation. I don't know what consequences it can have later. I'm thinking about canceling the test. I don't know what to do
This procedure is better to check the gallbladder function or do MRCP???thx
This is much better than a mrcp. If u have dyskinesia basically gallbladder disease without gallstones, it can show as normal on all scans apart from a hida scan, which is the gold standard of scans for gallbladder
Thank you for this very informative video. I most likely need to have one of these done and I wanted to see what I was signing up for. It really helped ease my anxieties about the procedure.
What happens if you have to pee in the middle of the test
So what the heck does the patient do for that hour?
Sit there
Pray
I tried to sleep 😴 lol
My hospital has DVDs to watch.
Just relax by the time it starts it is complete. Time flies when having fun
I was told I may be given morphine for this procedure, which surprised me. Why might that be used?
to force the tracer through the body quicker
Yea drugs
Im getting a scam done this Oct 17 I had my gall bladder removed last yr It just for the liver.
So they don't use morphine for the second part anymore?
I am getting one tomorrow and the nurse said it is very rare they give you morphine after but some cases they do
@@shannonmcneillie2313 Just to be clear, the morphine is used to force the gallbladder to eject it's contents. I only note that because some people think it has something to do with pain or keeping you relaxed, and it does not.
I know there is a hormone that does the same thing, but I think it pays to ask in advance.
Personally, I would vomit for five hours if they gave me morphine and unless they can assure me I'm not going to get morphine I'm not taking the test.
Post another reply tomorrow after the test and let us know what they gave you to fill and then empty your gallbladder. Thanks.
So what do they inject?
Cck
My doctor wants me to get this scan but it's estimated to coat over $2,000 and my insurance UHC sucks so will pay NOTHING till I reach my outrageous deductible.
I also have United healthcare and trust me, if this scan will only be about $2k for us, that’s a good thing! I ended up in the ER for my symptoms 2 weeks ago and it cost over $15k to get an ultrasound and CT scan of my gallbladder (before insurance; we will owe around $1500 I think). This HIDA scan is step 2 for me
Had that done and found out I had biliary dyskinesia.
What where your syptoms
Can I ask wat ur symptoms were ‘ was all your other imaging normal? Apart from the hida scan?
thank you so much ^-^
Can it detect bile leak?
yes
Yes, the ropture , the condition of the bladder specifically, liver, colon and all around . My father is taking this morning for the same problem.
@@sewwhatandwear thank you
No way in hell you'd get me to do this. I react to everything! Even when getting fluids in IV for some reason my body reacts bad to everything literally. Hopefully they can detect gallbladder issues with MRi cause this is not happening lol I am not willing to risk it. I have had atleast 30 reactions over past 3 years and not willing to pass out ect again. This is where I struggle as Doctors don't listen to patients they just follow a "standard" and apply in broadly. I know my body better than anyone. I can't even take baby asprin for a headache im that sensitive.
I'm hypersensitive to just about everything too. I feel your pain! Plus I have numerous allergies to just about everything.
Get checked for the MFTHR gene
Supposed to be having this done in the morning, yeah im good lol not gonna lay there for 2 hours.
Perfect
U couldn't over?geez
This is boring
Do you expect any scan to be exciting? 🤣
Well you watched it...