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Q: Can you drive home after a barium enema test?
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What are possible side effects of a barium enema?

Complications that may be caused by the test include perforation of the colon, water intoxication, barium granulomas (inflamed nodules), and allergic reaction.


What types of barium enema's are there?

There are two types of this test: the single-contrast technique where barium sulfate is injected into the rectum in order to gain a profile view of the large intestine; and the double-contrast technique where air is inserted into the rectum


What does pale fecal matter indicate?

Stools that appear pale or look like clay could be the result of lack of bile salt (which gives stool a brownish color), antacids, barium from recent barium enema test, or hepatitis.


What is a barium enema test for colon cancer?

Barium produces a white contrast image of the lining of the colon on x ray and thus, the contour of the lining of the colon may be seen. Detail can be increased if the barium utilized is thinned and air also introduced.


How do you test for the presence of barium ion?

A simple qualitative test is the flame test: barium has a pale/apple green color.


What cancer screening tests should all people over 50 get?

everyone 50 years of age and over have one or a combination of the four recommended screening tests: fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy, or barium enema.


What is the sensitivity and specificity of the modified barium swallow?

stomach muscles ache after a barium swallowing test


What is in a barium enema that is different than the enema for a colonoscopy?

A barium enema, also known as a lower GI (gastrointestinal) exam, is a test that uses x-ray examination to view the large intestine. There are two types of this test: the single-contrast technique where barium sulfate is injected into the rectum in order to gain a profile view of the large intestine; and the double-contrast (or "air contrast") technique where air is inserted into the rectum.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.One reason may be to help in the diagnosis of colon and rectal cancer (or colorectal cancer), and inflammatory disease.Iodine compound is given and z-rays are taken of the intestinal tract


What is the difference between a barium meal and a barium swallow?

Both a barium swallow and a barium meal test involve you swallowing a liquid suspension of barium sulphate before a series of X-rays are taken of your upper digestive tract. In a barium swallow test, X-ray images are taken of your pharynx (throat) and your oesophagus (the passageway that connects your throat to your stomach; sometimes called your gullet). In a barium meal test, X-ray images are taken of your stomach and the beginning of your duodenum (the beginning of your small intestine, the passageway that takes food away from your stomach). A barium meal test is often performed straight after a barium swallow test. Barium is a naturally occurring element that appears white on X-ray. In these tests, the barium is given as a cup of flavoured drink - like a milkshake. When swallowed, barium coats the walls of the digestive tract, which allows the shape of your upper digestive tract to be outlined on an X-ray. Without the barium your upper digestive tract would be barely visible on X-ray.


Why can't sulfuric acid be used instead of hydrochloric acid in the barium chloride test?

Because barium sulfate is a precipitate; barium chloride is soluble in water.


Why is barium chloride and alcohol used in the limit test for sulphates?

barium chloride reacts with a sulphate to produce barium sulphate which can be seen as a white precipitate and therefor identified.


Is any preparation needed for a modified barium swallow test or study?

No preparation is necessary for a Modified Barium Swallow test or study. For more information see the Related Question below.