barium swallow side effects

[Luke1993]

hello I had an endoscopy done today as I have near enough constant nausea it’s been going on for 5 months and I’m also suffering from constipation. Nothing was found today anyway and have been told it would be good to get a barium swallow. I’m just extremely worried about side effects I have very bad anxiety and wondering if it will make me throw up. And also if I’m constipated already how bad could it make me.

I appreciate any replies thank you

[ParkSchool5]

Hi, there is nothing to worry about with a barium swallow, it's not as bad as an Endoscopy! They give you a cup of Barium liquid to take a drink from about 6 or 7 times. It's just like drinking a Yogurt drink (life Kefir). It tastes OK and doesn't make you feel sick. You stand upright and then a large table type bed moves you into different positions. It only takes about 10 minutes.

[Shaygap]

hi Luke, I had a Barrium Swallow a couple of months back, nothing to worry about. Tastes a little sweet and a chalky, over in a couple of minutes. No side effects.