X-RAY
Barium Swallow X-RAY Test
The
test done after drinking barium is like an X-ray test, through
which problems in your throat, esophagus, stomach and small intestine are
examined. You are fed a white, chalk-like fluid called barium, which allows
images of these areas to be drawn via X-rays. If you are feeding your baby, you
are pregnant or you think you are about to have it, let the staff know before
you take an x-ray. Arrive on time for your test. This test takes 15 to 45
minutes. You may have to stay for 6 hours or even more if your small intestine
is being examined. Diagnostic
Centre in Gandhi Nagar
How to Prepare for Barium Swallow Test
- Do not eat or drink anything after the first midnight
of the test, this includes water. · Do not smoke even from the first midnight of the diet.
- 2. If you need to eat your medicine on the morning of
the test, take it with small sips of water. Diagnostic
Centre in Gandhi Nagar
During
the Barium Swallow Test
- You will be given 1 or 2 doses of barium. This drink
tastes like chalk and can also be flavored.
- If an X-ray of your small intestine is to be taken, it
may take up to 6 hours to complete your test. Diagnostic
Centre in Gandhi Nagar
After the Barium Swallow Test
- You will do light-colored bowel movements for 2 to 3
days after the test.
- Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water after the test. This will
help remove barium.
- The results of the test will be sent to your doctor. Your doctor will inform you of the results. Diagnostic Centre in Gandhi Nagar
Side Effects of Barium Swallow Test
- Contact your doctor if
- Barium comes in your stool (defecation) for more than 3
days after the test.
- Thin stool (defecation) or any change in your
defecation process.
- Poop (bowel movements) should not be normal for 3 days.
- You have pain in the lower abdomen or abdomen.
- Contact your doctor immediately if
- You have difficulty breathing.
- Your vomiting does not stop.
- You get blood in vomiting or defecation.
If you have
any questions or concerns, consult your doctor or nurse. Diagnostic
Centre in Gandhi Nagar
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