Do they put you to sleep for a hida scan?
My doctor has suggested I get a HIDA scan soon. I'm a bit anxious about medical procedures. For this test, do they put you to sleep, or is it something you do while awake? I want to know what to expect.
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6 months ago
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No, they do not put you to sleep because it's just an imaging scan. You should ask your doctor clearly if you have any claustrophobia issues during scans.
6 months ago
No, you remain awake for a HIDA scan as it is just a non-invasive imaging test.
5 months ago
I had this scan done recently and you are completely awake the whole time. You just have to lie still on a table while the camera takes pictures of your gallbladder.
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6 months ago
I totally get it, any hospital test can make you feel super nervous. You will be fully awake, but the technicians are usually very gentle and will keep talking to you.
6 months ago
Haan na, even I was scared thinking they will sedate me. But you just have to lie down quietly on the machine, no sleep medicine is given.
5 months ago
No sleep medicine is needed for this scan. Just stay positive, breathe deeply during the test, and everything will go smoothly.
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5 months ago
Haan, bilkul zarurat nahi hoti sleep ki. You are fully awake, bas seedhe letna hota hai thodi der scan ke liye.
4 months ago
No sedation is needed for a HIDA scan. We just inject a tiny amount of tracer in your arm and track how your gallbladder works while you relax.