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Your pain can be due to your back problems such as nerves being pinched, so you may need X-ray or HIDA scan.
Cholescintigraphy (Or HIDA Scan) A HIDA scan is more accurate than ultrasonography, but requires more time to perform (up to 2 hours).
The most recent use for looking at the gall bladder is using a HIDA scan, which can not only tell if the gall bladder is blocked, but it can also show if the organ is functioning properly.
 
 
 
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