Since it contains sulphur probably not, but i would check with your doctor first.
Yes, barium sulfate is sometimes used in medical imaging procedures such as a barium swallow or barium meal. However, it is not typically referred to as a "chalk drink" as it does not serve the same purpose as consuming chalk.
Barium sulfate is commonly used as a contrast agent for imaging the digestive tract. It is mixed with water and ingested before X-ray or CT scans to help highlight the outline of the digestive organs for better visualization.
First of all, I have to question why you would want to drink BaSO4. If it's for use as a contrasting agent, then that would make sense, but it is not wise to drink pure barium sulfate, as it is only liquid between 1580 and 1600 degrees celcius. Mix some BaSO4 powder with some form of sweetened drink if you have to drink it. If you are not using it as a contrast agent, then why on earth are you trying to drink a potentially toxic substance?
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Patients drink what is known as a contrast solution so doctors can view the patients digestive tract. The contrast solution shows abnormalities within a CT scan or MRI that can not normally be seen without contrast.
My son had to drink 2 15oz bottles of Cheetah barium sulfate suspension and the nurse suggested that he refrigerate it. We placed the plastic bottles in a tub of icewater to chill quickly, and in thirty minutes it was chilled. Still disgusting, but less so when it was cold.
Barium sulfate is typically excreted from the body within 24 to 48 hours after ingestion. In some cases, small amounts may linger in the body for longer periods but are eventually excreted naturally. It is important to stay hydrated after undergoing a barium sulfate procedure to help flush it out of the system.
Barium solutions (which contain barium ions) are toxic. As regards drinking them, it's a very bad idea. But as the question is being asked in conjunction with X-ray and Medical Technologies categories, the query may be directed at the use of barium as a contrast agent. Barium sulfate, which is used for contrast in some imaging, is insoluble in water, which is the way it is given, and that means no barium ions. That allows its use without actually poisoning a patient. The compound is, however, something that the body doesn't like, and it can leave a patient with some gastrointestinal issues after it is taken. These issues are not generally severe, and that makes the use of barium sulfate relatively safe for use as prescribed.
The substance can't be dissociated into solution. Example: barium sulfate BaSO4 is insoluable allowing paitents to drink it before cat scans without worrying that toxic soulible barium will kill them. Table salt NaCl is soulible because it dissociates in solution.
You will have an allergic reaction
Yes you can drink. i'm allergic to penicillin and i used to be an alcoholic!
the patient is given a solution of water and barium sulfate to drink slowly. X-rays are taken at intervals as the patient swallows the mixture; the images are analyzed for signs of reflux, inflammation, dysmotility, strictures, and other abnormalities