Special Procedure ( Barium meal/Enema)

BARIUM MEAL/SWALLOW/FOLLOW THROUGH

Barium tests are used to help see the outline of the upper parts of the gut (gastrointestinal tract) such as the gullet (oesophagus), stomach and upper gut (small intestines).

· Why is barium used during some X-ray tests? »

Types of barium test

· Barium swallow »

· Barium meal »

· Barium follow through »

· Barium enema »

· Small intestine enema »

· What preparation do I need to do? »

· After you have had a barium X-ray test »