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Research Paper On Barium Swallow

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Barium Swallow A barium swallow is an X-ray test. It is used to check your throat and the tube that food goes down when you swallow it (esophagus). For this test, you will drink a white liquid called barium. The barium shows up well on X-rays and helps your doctor see problems. BEFORE THE PROCEDURE • Follow your doctor's instructions about limitations on eating or drinking. • Ask your doctor about changing or stopping your normal medicines. This is important if you take diabetes medicines or blood thinners. PROCEDURE • You will be positioned on an X-ray table. • You will drink the liquid barium. This liquid looks like a milkshake. • The X-ray table may be moved so you are more upright. You may also need to change your position

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