What is Barium Swallow ?

about Barium Swallow:

A Barium Swallow can be used to look for colon polyps or bowel cancer and to help diagnose symptoms such as unexplained diarrhoea, abdominal pain or blood in the stool. Early cancers and polyps can be removed at the same time.

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• What is the purpose of Barium Swallow?: BlA Barium Swallow can be used to look for colon polyps or bowel cancer and to help diagnose symptoms such as unexplained diarrhoea, abdominal pain or blood in the stool. Early cancers and polyps can be removed at the same time.ack
• What diseases can be detected by a Barium Swallow?: Diseases or conditions that a Barium Swallow might help diagnose include: Chronic colitis, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, Intestinal ischemia and ischemic colitis, Diverticulosis and diverticulitis, Ulcers and perforations, Large bowel obstructions, Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer.
• Who needs Barium Swallow?: Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer and finding it early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer.
• Who should not have a Barium Swallow? Barium Swallow is not recommended in pregnant patients, patients 75 years or older, patients with limited life expectancy, or in patients with severe medical problems making them high risk for sedation.