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Last time i had some rectal bleeding after barium swolow test.is it recommended to take large amount of fiber on the day of test to avod constipation?
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Generally: the recommendation is to EAT NORMALLY however some CEREAL is a good beginning! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 6/10/2017
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