Ultrasound

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THE RESULTS OF MY ULTRASOUND REVEALED MINIMUM "SLUDGE" IN THE GALLBLADDER BUT NO EVIDENCE OF STONES. IS THIS AN INDICATION OF AN UNHEALTHY GALLBLADDER? I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FLANK (KIDNEY) PAIN OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND RECENTLY IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS CONTINUED PAIN IN MY CHEST (STERNUM AREA) STRAIGHT THROUGH MY BACK THAT NEVER SUBSIDES.

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Sludge in the gallbladder is a common finding and may mean nothing at all. However, if you have symptoms that suggest gallbladder disease, it may be necessary to look at your gallbladder in other ways such as the nuclear medicine test (HIDA scan).
[quote] THE RESULTS OF MY ULTRASOUND REVEALED MINIMUM "SLUDGE" IN THE GALLBLADDER BUT NO EVIDENCE OF STONES. IS THIS AN INDICATION OF AN UNHEALTHY GALLBLADDER... [/quote]