A Barium swallow is a fluoroscopy test of the oesophagus. It shows swallowing problems, narrowing, hernia. Typical effective dose 1 to 2 mSv, similar to about 4 to 8 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Swallowing problems, narrowing, hernia.
Difficulty swallowing.
Nothing to eat or drink for about 6 hours.
Typical effective dose 1 to 2 mSv, similar to about 4 to 8 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
about 30 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Fluoroscopy
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a barium swallow show?
Swallowing problems, narrowing, hernia.
Why is a barium swallow done?
Difficulty swallowing.
How do I prepare for a barium swallow?
Nothing to eat or drink for about 6 hours.
Does a barium swallow use radiation?
Typical effective dose 1 to 2 mSv, similar to about 4 to 8 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a barium swallow take?
about 30 minutes
Barium swallow किन गरिन्छ?
Difficulty swallowing.
Barium swallow का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Nothing to eat or drink for about 6 hours.
Barium swallow गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 1 to 2 mSv, similar to about 4 to 8 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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