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Due to my "gurgling" the PA has ordered an Upper GI test AKA Barium Swallow. My question is: Does the stuff you have to drink cause bathroom issues after wards?

I had scan a few years back and the stuff gave me bad bathroom issues after wards. I scheduled my exam for 7:45am and will be going to school after the test. As we can not leave the room to use the bathroom this could be an issue for me.

Anyone know?

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My upper GI a few years ago involved a few small sips of barium and I was fine. No bathroom issues.

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Every time I have this test done...constipation something awful. It also makes me a little nauseated...just because it tastes so bad. Best of luck!!:rolleyes:

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I would rather Constipation than the other problem while in class...:rolleyes:

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I almost vomitted getting a barium swallow. It was horrible for me, but for other people it's not as bad.

Good luck to you.

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I expect some of that. It will be early, I have bad gag reflex, will have empty stomach and that stuff is awful.

Blech....

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I had a radiologist once who had me drink milk for contrast instead of barium. worked quite well.

if you suspect you might have diarrhea from the barium, take some immodium with you and take a dose after the exam is over.

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Good idea about the immodium!

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