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I had an abdomen and pelvic ct scan w/ contrast this evening. both oral barium sulfate and an iv. within an hour i have diarrhea.is this normal?

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Dr. Kimberly Legg Corba answered

Barium effect on GI: Barium can cause diarrhea after its ingestion. Your bowels should return to normal in the next day or two. If it gets worse or does not resolve, call your doctor.

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

I had an abdomen and pelvic ct scan w/ contrast this evening. both oral barium sulfate and an iv. within an hour i have diarrhea.is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kimberly Legg Corba answered

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