If I were to have an upper GI barium swallow test, would taking a PPI affect the results? If I do have reflux would the test show that I don’t since I am taking medication for it?
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If the radiologist knew you were taking some medication and you had not been advised to stop, they would take it into account when analysing your results.
I wasn’t advised to stop my medication and I don’t believe he knew I was taking it
Would fasting affect the results?
I was told to fast but would reflux occur on an empty stomach?
It shouldn't be a problem, but I would suggest you contact your doctor beforehand with those concerns, he or she could explain it better. Also, you can still have reflux while fasting, I did when I had my last upper GI.
Also, they are looking for more than just reflux with that test, so PPI's (which I have taken for years) shouldn't affect it.
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