Had ultrasound, result shows gall bladder blood sludge. What does it mean?
Patient: Had ultrasound, result shows gall bladder blood sludge?..had hida test done 3days ago, still no results, have severe pain in l. u. q. have asked for pain medicine, and was given tramadol , this doesn t help. beginning to give up hope for getting help. not satisfied with the care I have received up to now. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I presume you are trying to say, your USG showed sludge in the gallbladder.Sludge is a sediment of bile that contains crystals of calcium and cholesterol.This most often remain asymptomatic. But sometimes it can become symptomatic due to complications like pancreatitis.In such cases gallbladder is removed to prevent recurrence and more complications.I hope that answers your question.Regards.