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Can One Have Gall Stones Despite Normal Ultrasound And HIDA Scan?

I have had several episodes of severe pain that is located in my right upper quadrant of my stomach and in my back. The Dr. I went to said I had all of the typical gall bladder symptoms including the back and stomach pain and light colored diarrhea. I had an ultra sound done and it did not show any stones. They also did bloodwork which came back normal. About a year ago I had a HIDA scan done and they said the results were good. I have an appointment next week with a gastroenterologist. Gall bladder problems run in my family, both my mom and grandma had theirs taken out. My mom said her ultrasound did not show the stones. Could this still be gall bladder with normal blood and ultrasound and HIDA scan (about 1.5 years old)?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM.
According to your history you had typical symptoms of gall bladder pathology.
But it is not necessary that it is because of gall stone only.
Possibility of acute cholecystitis has to be ruled out.You might had it and resolved infection.so mild attack of acute cholecystitis can lead it.At that time of attack USG has to be done....

Just now you have no symptoms.
If still pain occur and no cause clear then CT scan can be done....

Take care
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Can One Have Gall Stones Despite Normal Ultrasound And HIDA Scan?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM. According to your history you had typical symptoms of gall bladder pathology. But it is not necessary that it is because of gall stone only. Possibility of acute cholecystitis has to be ruled out.You might had it and resolved infection.so mild attack of acute cholecystitis can lead it.At that time of attack USG has to be done.... Just now you have no symptoms. If still pain occur and no cause clear then CT scan can be done.... Take care ...