Please report to Admitting 15 minutes before your
scheduled exam time.
PREP:
It is important for your stomach to be empty for
this procedure. You are not to smoke, eat, or drink anything after
midnight. You are also not to chew gum. If you think you are
pregnant, please tell your doctor. This procedure may be harmful to the
fetus.
PURPOSE:
A stomach x-ray is a radiographic examination that
produces x-ray images of your upper gastrointestinal tract, including the
esophagus and stomach.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
After checking into the x-ray dept. you will be
given a hospital gown to change into. You will be brought to an x-ray exam
room and positioned on the x-ray table. You will be asked to drink some
barium. You may also be asked to swallow some “fizzy” granules
which produce gas in your stomach. During the procedure you will be asked
to change positions frequently to allow for better visualization of your
stomach. X-ray images will be taken.
POST EXAM
INFORMATION: You will be given a stool
softener. These tablets should be taken with food. You are also encouraged
to increase your water intake for the remainder of the day. Your physician
will discuss the results of this test with you.
TIME FRAME:
Approximately 30 minutes.
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