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I need to have a barium swallow. is this safe for kidney patients? i am stage 3 gfr 57.
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Absolutely: A barium swallow using barium is totally safe for a renal patient the barium is inert and not absorbed and will not harm your kidneys.
Answered 12/22/2019
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Dysphagia in CKD 3: Yes, you can. Barium is not is not absorbed by the GI tract, so you can have this study irrespective of the stage of your chronic kidney disease. Good luck.
Answered 10/15/2019
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