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Best Barium Meal Test
in Dwarka

A barium meal is a process in which x-ray of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum are taken after barium sulfate is consumed by a patient. Barium meals test is helpful in the diagnosis of constructional and motility abnormalities of the foregut.

The Organs from where food is traveled and other soft-tissues of our body, does not show clearly enough for diagnostic purposes on plain x-ray. Barium salts are radiopaque, that's why they are clearly seen on a radiograph. If barium is swallowed before radiographs are taken, the barium within the esophagus, stomach or duodenum shows the shape of these organs highlighted by bright light.

At Sheetal Chhaya Diagnostics, We Provide barium meal test to diagnose deformity of the stomach, small bowel and esophagus using X-ray imaging. X-rays can only focus on the radio-opaque tissues and bones. They are not able to visualize soft tissue. However, In Barium Meal tests medium barium sulfate (radiopaque salt) coats the lining of the digestive tract, allowing accurate X-ray imaging of the soft tissues and parts of the abdomen.

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Type of Barium Meal Test
and why are they performed?

Barium meal examination is generally carried to help diagnose various diseases or disorders of the digestive system. These include constrictions, hernias, obstructions or masses in the esophagus or stomach, and inflammatory or other diseases of the intestines.

There are two types of barium meals - Single and Double contrast meals.

  • A single contrast meal : Uses only barium(radiopaque) to contrast medium, and take X-ray images of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
  • A double contrast meal : Uses barium as well as a radiolucent such as air, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide to contrast medium. The double contrast meal is more useful for the diagnostic test.

The process of this test is, the duodenum needs to be to allow clear visualization of structures. A patient may be given a laxative the night before the procedure to ensure the small bowel is empty at the time of the test, which is usually performed on an empty stomach.

The patient ingests gas pellets and citric acid to expand the stomach. Barium sulfate is then ingested. The patient may move or roll over to coat the stomach and esophagus in barium. A needle may also be used to relax the muscle between the stomach and the duodenum. Following these preparations, an x-ray is taken.


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Why Choose
Barium Meal Test in Dwarka?

Sheetal Chhaya Diagnostics offers Barium Meal Test services at an affordable cost. Our best Barium Meal Tests are made for imaging the digestive system, esophagus, stomach or inflammatory diseases.

Our radiologist will analyze the images and share the results with you. At our best Barium Meal center in Delhi, patients will experience accurate and fast results, honest pricing, a wide range of services, quality assurance, advanced technology, and patient-centered care.


Some initial images are taken to check that the barium has passed through the esophagus, and into the stomach and small bowel. The radiographer then takes a series of X-ray images over time as the barium contrast moves through the digestive system. This may mean images are taken over anywhere between 1 and 4 hours. Once the barium contrast has passed through to the large bowel or the colon, more pictures are taken. The whole test may take around 5 hours.

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FAQ

A barium meal is a test of your stomach and your esophagus. You will be asked to drink a liquid. This solution is visible on x-ray to see what happens when you swallow. The procedure will take place in the radiology department and will take approximately 20 minutes.
A barium meal can be performed by a radiologist who has specialist skills in imaging studies and works as a healthcare professional to diagnose and treat illness.
You may need this test if you have symptoms of a gastrointestinal disease Disorder. These Includes
  • ‣ Trouble Swallowing
  • ‣ Abdominal Pain
  • ‣ Vomiting
  • ‣ Bloating
    • You should not take the barium meal test if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation of x-ray machines can be injurious to an unborn baby. For others, there will be a slight risk of having this test because the dose of radiation is very low and not considered injurious for most people.
    Side-effects of this test are not serious but unwanted and temporary effects of any medical procedure or treatment.
    After a barium meal test, you may:
  • ‣ feel bloated for a short while
  • ‣ You have constipation for next few days and need to take a mild laxative
    • A normal result means that no abnormalities in shape, size and movement were found in your esophagus, stomach, throat or first part of the small intestine.
    If your results were not normal, it may mean you have one of the following conditions:
  • ‣ Hiatal hernia
  • ‣ Ulcers
  • ‣ Tumors
  • ‣ Polyps
  • ‣ Diverticula, an abnormal sac or pouch formed at a weak point in the wall of the inner wall of the intestine
  • ‣ Esophageal stricture, abnormal narrowing of the esophageal lumen (esophagus) that can make it hard to swallow food.

    • Testimonials for Barium-Meal Test

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    Swati Sinha

    Sheetal Chhaya Diagnostics has been providing diagnostic services in Delhi since 2008, with the goal of providing patients with a variety of diagnostic services. Our diagnostic lab is situated in Palam. Our dedicated team of specialists and nurses has years of experience handling delicate situations with compassion and competence.

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