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A member asked:
I had barium swallow test and feel kind of hot at night the same day . could it be due to exposure to radiation?
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A barium swallow test is usually a plain film x-ray image while you are swallowing the contrast material to better outline the esophagus. The amount of radiation is quite low and would not explain your symptoms. There may be other explanations for your symptoms that you should discuss with your doctor.
Answered 3/11/2021
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