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What Causes Pain Around The Appendectomy Site?
So, I am currently 3 months post-op from a lap appendectomy. Since then, I began feeling pain in the same area. The surgeon told me it was normal. About 6 weeks ago the pain began to get worse and it was migrating to my back, and i would feel pain in my right shoulder. I went to my pcp, who came to the same conclusion I did, that my gallbladder could be my issue. I had an ultrasound done, but it revealed nothing but Murphy s sign when they scanned my gallbladder. He has me doing a HIDA test tomorrow but I am not sure what exactly they are looking for now and he is conveniently on vacation, could you help me understand what they are expecting to find in this test?
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
A positive murphy's sign indicates some kind of inflammation of the gall bladder.
A HIDA test (hepatobiliary scan) is being done to look into any pathology in gallbladder, bile duct or liver that can be contributing to your symptoms.
I hope the above information helps you. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. I hope the HIDA test throws more light on the reason behind your symptoms. Take care.
A HIDA test (hepatobiliary scan) is being done to look into any pathology in gallbladder, bile duct or liver that can be contributing to your symptoms.
I hope the above information helps you. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. I hope the HIDA test throws more light on the reason behind your symptoms. Take care.
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