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Is barium sulfate safe? i am having an abdominal ct scan for severe constipation & weight loss. will it cause an obstruction or embolism?

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Barium: does not generally cause blood clots or obstructions, and is considered safe and is used frequently for CT scans. Hope this helps!

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Answered 5/17/2018

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