Barium Enema

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Procedure

Prior to a barium enema, a technologist will ask you about your medical history, reason for having the test, any allergies you may have, whether you took the preparation, and if you had any reaction from preparation.


The technologist will then position you on an x-ray table and take an x-ray picture of your abdomen. Then, you may have to wait while your technologist consults with the radiologist who is doing the test. The main issue is whether you are "cleaned out" enough. If ...Read the full article