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What is Barium Swallow Study?

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A barium swallow is a test that may be used to determine the cause of painful swallowing, difficulty with swallowing, abdominal pain, bloodstained vomit, or unexplained weight loss.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diagnostic assessment 13 3
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) 12 4
Choking on food 5 2
Barrett's esophagus 1 0
Blood in vomit 1 1
Diarrhea 1 0

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See all 39 patients that have had Barium Swallow Study

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 5

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Barium Swallow Study

Side effect Patients Percentage
Infectious colitis 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 5
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 2
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 1
Not specified 5
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1 patient evaluation for Barium Swallow Study

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Apr 15, 2016 (Started Apr 15, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Diagnostic assessment)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: One time
  • 0 helpful marks
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