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Will barium enema be uncomfortable?
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Are BE uncomfortable: Yes. Firstly there is the discomfort of bowel prep. Seocndly when there a nozzle is inserted and barium intorduced. Then air is introduced to create the air-contrast effect. Yes it is uncomfortable. And - if lesions found - usually colonoscopy is then required...
Answered 7/27/2012
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Be: Yes. It usually is a little uncomfortable but does not last too long.
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