A barium compound used during a barium enema to block the passage of x rays during the exam

Barium sulfate comes as a powder to be mixed with water, a suspension (liquid), a paste, and a tablet. The enema will be administered by medical staff at the testing center through a atube that is to be inserted through a tube in the rectum. Barium sulfate is usually taken one or more times before an x-ray examination or CT scan.

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The doctor uses his fingers to see if there is a hardened mass in the abdomen and may perform a rectal examination. Other diagnostic procedures include a barium enema

A barium enema can run up to 2500 ML, an air contrast BE about 1,000 ML