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Will barium swallow upper gi series show upper gi bleeed from blood thinners ?
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No, but why does a 26 yo male require "blood thinners"??
Answered 6/10/2022
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A barium swallow may or may not reveal the source for the bleeding with an upper endoscopy superior in that regard.
Answered 6/10/2022
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