Foothill Ranch, CA
A 56-year-old female asked:
Can you go without drinking/swallowing the barium for upper gi? i get severely nauseous and vomit when eating/drinking thick drinks and can only eat few bites of food?
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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunlaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Treatment: You can be given medication to alleviate the symptoms so that you can prepare for the test. Good luck
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