I recently had a stomach x-ray, and the tech gave me some stuff to swallow, what is it called?
2006-11-23 13:47:27 · 8 answers · asked by Little_Lilth 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It could be Barium or a contrast. There are many things they can give you. Call and ask them, they have to tell you. Then you can look it up and get more questions answered. Hope you feel better!
2006-11-23 14:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mandee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barium is a metal, technically. But, it's not toxic. Like most metals, it blocks Xrays pretty good, so it helps enhance the contrast of XRay pictures - it outlines the stomach and intestines really well.
2006-11-23 22:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barium contrast to help them see what is going on in your stomach.
2006-11-23 21:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kiara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everybody is right when they answer barium had it done a couple of times and barium is the answer you are looking for.
2006-11-27 16:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably barium. It's radioactive just enough to show up any abnormalities.
2006-11-23 21:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its contrast, its a radiopaque material that enables physicians too see more detail in your stomach to better diagnose what is wrong with you.
2006-11-23 21:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with the Freak on this one.
2006-11-23 21:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
castroil
2006-11-23 21:49:43 · answer #8 · answered by nypson 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋