Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why is it safe for patients to drink barium sulfate even though barium ions are toxic?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not absorbed: Barium is a heavy metal which is not absorbable. It therefore passes through your system unaltered. It is generally taken as a salt (barium sulfate), .
Answered 11/27/2020
6.3k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Barium is safe: Barium sulfate is the inert form that lets your digestive system be seen on x-ray, but is not absorbed in your system. It passes through.
Answered 12/30/2015
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can barium sulfate drink give you stomach pain?. I have gastritis and hurt the entire day.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is barium swallow test safe for a 87 year old male. Hospital wants to do it otherwise they will not take him off the feeding tube. Patient can swallow ice already. Looks like they want to overdo things?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have to drink barium sulfate night before and morning of ct . scared of side effects or sever allergic reaction. I'm already constipated, cancel it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is barium poisoning possible from drinking barium sulfate suspension for abdominal/pelvic CT scan?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have to take a CT scan next week for abdomen and pelvis and need to drink barium sulfate. I am concerned about allergic reactions. are they common ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
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/?
I need to have a barium swallow. Is this safe for kidney patients? I am stage 3 GFR 57.
When you have a CT scan why do you need to drink barium sulfate suspension?
Is the barium enema exam of the large intestine safe for heart patients?
Is a barium swallow test safe for heart patients who have arrhythmia and pvcs?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
