Question 1

is barium sulfate a sulfa drug ?

Accepted Answer

No: There does not appear to be any reason for people with sulfa or sulfite allergies to avoid medications that contain a sulfate salt such as barium sulfate. Here is the web page:
http://allergies.About.Com/od/medicationallergies/a/sulfahub.Htm.

Question 2

can barium sulfate cause you to have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: No but it may cause constipation.

Question 3

if i'm going to have a cat scan w/o and then w/ contrast, why would i have to drink barium sulfate the night before? wouldn't that mean it's only w/?

Accepted Answer

Contrast defined: Contrast can mean intravenous (IV) to help define the blood vessels, or contrast like you are talking about where you ingest a solution that outlines parts of your body - in your case barium to outline your GI tract. If they want to see the parts of your GI tract further down the line, you need to drink it night before. The with/without in your case is likely referring to the IV contrast.

Question 4

how is barium sulfate eliminated from the body after a ct?

Accepted Answer

When you poop. : Drink lots of water so it doesn't cause constipation. Barium can harden and form an impaction.

Question 5

can barium sulfate make pain?

Accepted Answer

Rare: If forms an obstruction of the colon. Drink lots of water to help the barium be eliminated.

Question 6

is it normal to get diarrhea from barium sulfate contrast?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very normal.: Oral contrast materials commonly cause diarrhea. Once it's out of your system, everything should be fine.

Question 7

i took barium sulfate about two weeks ago and i still experiencing bloating?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Barium is notorious for being the worst part of the endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Symptoms as you describe are frequent. While it is less common to persist as long as you have, it is still likely. Of course, depending on what was done the symptoms could reflect a problem with a biopsy for example or an underlying, separate problem. If it gets worse or you get a fever, present to your doc.

Question 8

tell me what the barium sulfate liquid does to your gut?

Accepted Answer

Coats the mucosa: Or lining so better images. It won't hurt your bowels. Drink water so it doesn't cause an impaction.

Question 9

how's barium sulfate eliminated from the body after a ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Usually not barium: Barium is used in barium enemas, not for ct scans. Gastrograffin is used for ct scans to see the small and large bowel. Gastrograffin and barium are excreted along with stool.

Question 10

how long does barium sulfate for suspension last in your body?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies from one person to the next. Anywhere from 1-7 days. Small traces could be seen after that.

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