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I had an esophagram a couple of weeks ago. can the barium i took cause constipation?
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Yes possible: The liquid barium you swallowed will become becomes solid then it may cause temporary constipation , especially you have tendency , once eliminated in few days you will be fine
Answered 9/7/2013
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