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A barium-based contrast material and a real time x-ray called fluoroscopy is used in an Upper GI tract x-ray. The barium is given orally and helps the radiologist view the food pipe, stomach and small intestine. At times, other contrast materials may also be used.
An Upper GI tract X-ray is performed to:
Determine the reason for any pain in passing of stool.
Check for chronic constipation problem or passing of blood in stool.
Determine any indigestion or blockage in the small intestine.
Look for cancer.
Assess any bowel related irregularities.
Examine acid reflux and difficulty in swallowing.
Examine any ulcers or scarring.
When you schedule your x-ray, you will receive detailed instructions on how to prepare. For example, you may be told not to eat (including chewing gum) or drink anything beginning at midnight, the night before your scan.
You are encouraged to drink only clear liquids a day before your scan and avoid milk products.
Take medication only with sips of water and limit your clear water intake a day before your scan.
Women should tell their doctors if there is any chance they may be pregnant. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid jewellery or any other metal on the body.
It is recommended to empty your bladder before the test.
Inform if you have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted for pregnancy prevention.
You will be asked to drink the liquid barium. The passing of the barium in the body will be examined on fluoroscopy.
If the patient is a child, and refuses to drink the barium, then it is given through a small tube inserted in the stomach.
Then a series of images are generated. It’s important that you stay very still and hold your breath for a few seconds during the time which the image is obtained.
X-ray will be taken from various positions so you may also be asked to be in different positions for different angles.
You may pass stools in the washroom to remove the barium after the scan.
You may eat immediately after the X-ray.
Your entire current medical file and prescription set to be aware of your medical conditions and any sort of allergies..
Serum Creatinine reports(not older than 4 weeks) are required to check for the health of your kidneys in case we need to use contrast media to get better images during the scan (preferable to do it on the day of the scan in our lab since it is most indicative of the creatinine level at that time).
Total time –1hr.
Test time- 10-15 mins.
Yes (Confirm by calling on 8869906990 before arriving at the centre)
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For appointment call 8869906990 or write at contact@medcarediagnostics.com atleast 1 or 2 days prior to the required date of appointment.
(if another scheduled patient has cancelled we may consider taking in walk-in patients. Do check in with our reception and our billing executives at our centre.)
We may have to reschedule or cancel appointments at times because of reasons beyond our control – short-supply or no supply of the isotope used for the scan from an external source, machine breakdowns, etc.
As we have no control over this situation, Medcare Diagnostics would not be held liable for any harm or loss arising out of such cancellations.
Specialist in Imaging Diagnostics and Nuclear Medicine – CT scan, PET-CT scan, Nuclear Medicine/ Gamma scans and more.
Specialist in Imaging Diagnostics and Nuclear Medicine – CT scan, PET-CT scan, Nuclear Medicine/ Gamma scans and more.
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