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Barium x ray Q?

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dan48682
dan48682

My GP says because had endoscopy 2.5 years ago have to wait 2.5 more as only do it every 5 years

Got nausea and stomach pains for long time plus weight loss. Dr sending me for barium x ray. Is this the cheap option? Would it show stomach cancer? What use is it if can't take biopsies like endoscopy can

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  • jo19531
    jo19531 dan48682

    Posted

    If its a barium swallow if will show any narrowing or stricture, or possible reasons for ur symptoms. U can have an endoscopy more often than that, I have at different hospitals. Good luck
    • dan48682
      dan48682 jo19531

      Posted

      Gp won't refer and said even if he did consultant wouldn't as 2013 only showed fatty liver
  • Barretts
    Barretts dan48682

    Posted

    The guidelines for scoping were changed in 2013.

    I don't know whether you have Barrett's but the guidelines say if you have 3cm or more then scoping should be 2 - 3 years. If less than 3cm then scoping every 3 - 5 years.

    Scoping will look at damage done by reflux and acid/

    Barium swallow and x-ray will look specifically at how your swallowing works. It doesn't look for cancer nor take cell samples but it will show if you reflux.

    • dan48682
      dan48682 Barretts

      Posted

      No don't have Barratts just nausea and stomach ache/indigestion. Live on gaviscon

      Dr said consultant would refuse to do twice within 5 yrs as last one only showed fatty liver

      If doesn't show stomach cancer I'm wondering what the point is

      Thanks

    • Barretts
      Barretts dan48682

      Posted

      Your doctor doesn't think you have stomach cancer. He wants to investigate if you have swallowing or reflux issues.
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