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Why do they give you baking soda before an upper GI?
In order to further improve the clarity of the upper GI pictures, the patient may be given a cup of baking soda crystals to swallow, which distend the stomach by producing gas.
What facilities conduct upper GI exams?
An upper GI series takes place in a hospital or clinic setting and is performed by an x-ray technician and a radiologist
Can colon cancer be detected from Upper GI Exam?
It might be, but since the colon is lower GI, it's not likely to.
What is a Yu-Gi-Oh upper deck member?
A Yu-Gi-Oh Upper Deck member is someone who played in a tournament sanctioned by Upper Deck, or a Judge who was certified by Upper Deck. This no longer applies, however, because of the lawsuit issued by Konami last year, which caused Upper Deck to lose any control over the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game.
What is the liquid swallowed for preparation of a upper gi series?
Barium
Upper GI series is used to examine the?
th small intestine
What are the 3 parts of the upper GI?
The mouth, stomach, Pharynx and Esophagus
What is the name of the television show of Yu-Gi-Oh before Yu-Gi-Oh 5 d's?
The Yu-Gi-Oh series before 5Ds, was Yu-Gi-Oh GX.
Why do they give you glucagon before an upper GI?
Before the test begins, the patient is sometimes administered an injection of glucagon, a medication which slows stomach and bowel activity, to allow the radiologist to get a clearer picture of the gastrointestinal tract
What is the test to detect abnormalities of the esophagus?
An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (upper GI) is one test to detect abnormalities of the esophagus.
What is an upper GI exam?
a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum).
What are the fasting requirements for an upper GI?
Patients must not eat, drink, or smoke for eight hours prior to undergoing an upper GI examination. Longer dietary restrictions may be required, depending on the type and diagnostic purpose of the test.
