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Upper Gastrointestinal Series Contributions by Alice

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Shared experience with Upper Gastrointestinal Series 14 years ago

The purpose of the barium swallow for me was to see if I had severe reflux coming from my stomach back up into my esophagus. As a diagnostic tool, it works. But it tastes absolutely horrible. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to swallow and hope I will never have to do it again.

The purpose of the barium swallow for me was to see if I had severe reflux coming from my stomach back up into my esophagus. As a diagnostic tool, it works. But it tastes absolutely horrible. It was...

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