Today i had a barium swallow done at the hospital, and now i am having really bad stomach cramps. Is this normal? Thanks!
2007-02-28 10:28:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You need to drink A LOT of water. Barium dries in the colon, causing constipation. It will feel like a rock in there.
2007-03-02 13:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm....I've had those but don't remember having cramps. Make sure you take some kind of laxitive to help you pass it as it will harden in your intestinal tract. I hate barium swallows!
2007-02-28 10:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by blondee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eww yuk they are horrible you have to drink lots of water to flush the gunk out if it continues id be ringing you doctor if it continues xoxo
2007-03-04 10:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by angelicahevenly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋