HIDA scans are painless, though there may be a slight sting as the doctor inserts the IV. Some people feel minor and fleeting pain in their stomach if the doctor uses a medication that stimulates the gallbladder. The tracer itself should cause no pain, though it can trigger an allergic reaction in rare circumstances.

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