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Any permanent. side effects due to barium swallow?
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No: Once the barium passes out the other end in a day or so.....It's gone for good.
Answered 5/15/2017
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No.: The barium is inert, and passes out of the body in the feces.
Answered 11/23/2014
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Not usually: Barium contrast is inert usually without reaction. Constipation from barium can occur. Usually not permanent side effects.
Answered 2/22/2015
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