Barium Swallow

Posted 5 years ago, 3 users are following.

ty15547

Hi everyone! So I have a questions. Because of the symptoms I've been having: back pain, left side rib pain, chest pains. soft stools, ect.. my doctor is sending me for a barium swallow X-ray. My question is, has anyone gotten one? How likely is it to show abnormalities in the stomach and esophagus? I wanted to go with the less invasive one for now, but eventually I'll most likely have a scope. I just want to know if it'll show anything abnormal going on.

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HumanBeing ty15547

Posted 5 years ago

Yes it will show Hiatal Hernia and other digestive problems but only if they are significant enough.
pippa58442 ty15547

Posted 5 years ago

Stomach and oesophagus problems can be picked up via a barium swallow. This was the standard stomach test before endoscopies were introduced.

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