Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. People also ask

  2. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › barium-enemaBarium enema - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 16, 2024 · Overview. Barium enema Enlarge image. A barium enema is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). The procedure is also called a colon X-ray. An enema is the injection of a liquid into your rectum through a small tube.

  3. A barium enema is a special type of X-ray that takes images of the large intestine (colon, rectum and anus). It uses a contrast substance to coat the large intestine then takes pictures. The procedure helps healthcare providers diagnose certain gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions or learn reasons for GI symptoms.

  4. What is a barium enema? A barium enema is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The large intestine, including the rectum, is made visible on X-ray film by filling the colon with a liquid suspension called barium sulfate (barium). Barium highlights certain areas in the body to create a clearer picture.

  5. Sep 2, 2022 · 4 min read. What Is a Barium Enema? A Barium enema is an examination of your lower gastrointestinal tract (your doctor may call it your lower GI tract) using X-rays. It’s also known as a...

  6. X-ray imaging of the lower GI tract is a minimally invasive procedure with rare complications. Radiology examinations such as the lower GI can often provide enough information to avoid more invasive procedures such as colonoscopy. Because barium is not absorbed into the blood, allergic reactions are extremely rare.

  7. A barium enema examination or lower GI series is an X-ray procedure used to visualize the interior anatomy of large intestine or colon and rectum. We can see...

    • 3 min
    • 116.5K
    • Marengo CIMS Hospital
  1. People also search for