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I am 80 and i had an appendix removed when i was 23. my doctor wants me to do a barium swallow, is it safe?

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Yes it is safe: There is no contraindication of a barium swallow because of appendectomy. I assume it is being done because of heartburn, difficulty swallowing or upper abdominal pain. It is a easy test with no pain.

Dr Rutledge and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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Yes it is safe: The barium swallow will evaluate your esophagus and stomach. Your cecum (to which the appendix was attached) is very far distally to this.

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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