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A member asked:
My barium swallow results are confusing .now i have been told 2 c a gi dr. can i ask 4 another barium swallow test first? just 2 b sure 1 is correct
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I wouldn't: Depends on what the conflicting results are, but if things are confusing, it's probably a good idea to see a GI doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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