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Pre test Information : No Special Preparation Needed
An imaging test called a barium swallow, commonly known as an esophagogram, looks for issues in your upper GI tract. The mouth, esophagus, stomach, and first segment of the small intestine make up your upper GI tract. Fluoroscopy is a specialized form of x-ray that is used in the test. Internal organs are visible moving in real time during fluoroscopy. In order to pass the test, you must also consume a barium-containing liquid with a chalky taste. Barium is a chemical that enhances the visibility of certain body parts on x-rays.
Other terms are esophagram, upper gastrointestinal series, and swallowing study.
What does it serve?
An examination of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and first portion of the small intestine is known as a barium swallow. These consist of:
- Ulcers
- A disorder called a hiatal hernia is when a portion of your stomach pushes through the diaphragm. The muscle between your chest and stomach is called the diaphragm.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where the stomach's contents flow backward into the esophagus.
- structural issues with the GI system, such as diverticula and polyps (abnormal growths) (pouches in the intestinal wall)
- Tumors
Why do I need to swallow barium?
If you experience signs of an upper GI disease, you could require this test. These consist of:
- difficulty swallowing
- Continent pain
- Vomiting
- Bloating
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