A barium study is a test done to diagnose conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as hiatal hernia, intestinal blockage, peptic ulcers, and tumors. In this test, you have to swallow a barium drink, which will line the digestive tract, and then a series of X-rays are taken.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition, idiopathic spastic intestinal obstruction or spastic ileus,s is unique and rare indeed.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get an endoscopy done to rule out any motility disorder of the esophagus, the food pipe, as your food gets stuck while entering the stomach.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There seems to be a lot of confusion that has been created.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Greetings of the day. Yes, an x-ray with barium will definitely help to delineate the ulcer and obstruction.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and saw the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect patient identity). It does not appear to be related to your thyroid.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms are consistent with acid reflux.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the details given by you, thebarium was unable to reach her stomach. So, most likely her condition is called achalasia cardia.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the symptoms you mention seems to be due to esophageal (food pipe) problem. However, the H.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have been given a treatment considering gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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