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Why would a doctor recommend a barium swallow?
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See details: To look for an problems with the esophagus or stomach primarily. Your difficulty with swallowing was the specific reason in your case.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Help Diagnose you: A barium swallow ("ugi") will help diagnose issues you may be complaining about in your stomach area. Sometimes a "small bowel follow-through" is added to check further down the intestinal area. Best wishes.
Answered 1/29/2014
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