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I did a barium swallow exam on the 11th because i felt food getting stuck in my throat. i now find myself hungrier than usual and i did recent blood work that showed my protein, potassium were lower than usual. does b block ability to get nutrition?
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The barium used for the study left your body completely within a week. Any increase in food consumption is likely natural after you recovered from whatever symptoms started the study.
Answered 7/27/2022
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No. You passed it all in stool within 24 hrs. after taking it
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