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[|Human|] my hi-da scan on Jun2012 shows a 4mm polyp inside my gallbladder and its not functioning well (1.6% compared to 30% normal) . My abdomen ultrasound shows no polyps in the gallbladder. THe abdominal ultrasound was done again on May2013 and it does not show any polyps. So which one is true? Should I rely on the hida scan or the abdominal ultrasound? A month ago, I also have intense back pain on the right above the waist. Theyve done a ct scan and my kidney was fine and no kidney stones. Now they are blaming my gallbladder and wanted to remove it. But other surgeon that I asked for second opinion said she doesnt think the back pain is due to gallbladder so shes sending me to get MRI. Its fine if they remove my gallbladder but what about if its not my gallbladder causing the back pain? I cant picture having back pain after the surgery. Do I request another hida scan to see if polyps inside gallbladder is growing? Please advise. Thanks.
[|AI|]  Hello, thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your query.HIDE scan is more for function of the gallbladder like its efficiency in contracting and emptying the bile into the intestine. If you are having symptoms similar to gallstone attack with severe right upper qua Chat Doctor. For polyps or stones, ultrasound examination is more sensitive. But if the size of the polyp or stone is less than one centimeter in size, it may not show up well on ultrasound. Typical gallbladder pain may radiate to the right shoulder or the right upper back and usually this is not constant, more like spasms. From the numbers that you have given, you seem Mohave abnormal gallbladder function. This may be associated with abnormal sphincter called the sphincter of Odd dysfunction. If that is the case, gallbladder removal will help. Remember, your liver continues to make bile, and it comes to the intestine directly since the gallbladder which acts as a storage organ is no longer there. If your back problem ID due to disc problems of the spine you may have to that evaluated by an orthopedic doctor or a neurology specialist. I wish you the very best.