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Re: Tummy Pains

From: Sam Carvajal, M.D.
Date: 12/22/00
Time: 20:52:52

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You're symptoms sound mostly like gall bladder pains. It is possible to have these symptoms from a dysfunctional gall bladder or from unrecognized gallstones. It can be detected with a CCK stimulated HIDA scan. Most surgeons will not feel comfortable with the concept of a dysfunctional gall bladder. In my practice, the vast majority of patients with symptoms such as yours and abnormal gall bladder contractions get better with laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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