By using the barium meal technique doctors want to visualize the irregularities of upper Gastrointestinal.
Appointment Required: Mandatory
Fasting Required: 4 Hours Fasting
Reports Available: 1-2 days
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Description
By using the barium
meal technique doctors want to visualize the irregularities of upper Gastrointestinal. Advanced test that goes into the softer parts of the human body to view the radio-opaque tissues
Uses of X-ray Barium Meal (Upper GI) Test
The X-Ray Barium Meal is a test of upper GI of the human
body. It means any issue that is related to stomach, small intestine and
esophagus would be detected by this test. The doctors need to see the happening
of that soft tissue area if the disease is not being removed by primary
medications. The issues like;
Blockage
Ulcer
Tumor
Hiatal Hernia
Scarring
Inflammation of the duodenum
Swallowing crisis
Sore chest or abdomen
Sever indigestion
Reflux
Unexplained vomiting
These symptoms and sicknesses are aroused for
the abnormality in upper Gastrointestinal. Therefore, the barium test is
applied to see the clear condition of that area.
Precaution
The X-Ray Barium Meal
diagnostic test needs a doctor's advice to be prepared. There is some proper
instruction that has to be followed for getting the correct report. Generally,
this test is referred to do in the morning, because the stomach has to be
empty. An empty stomach is the primary and most important criterion of X-Ray
Barium Meal Upper GI. Therefore, the patients can consume food, drink and even
a chew gum after 10 pm before the testing day. If you have any medication is
referred at that time, then that has to avoid that night. If the patient has
any allergy, trauma, pregnancy or other medical conditions, then he or she must
consult with the doctor. Wearing loose costumes and leaving a single piece of
jewelry or accessory is mandatory.