Contrast media has no color and looks like water. The body starts to remove the contrast media from the blood five minutes after the injection. Manufacturers have made numerous attempts to make the barium drink more palatable. The mild flavoring we use has been tested and was chosen as the favorite favor.
Barium sulfate is by nature a heavy compound.
The barium we give you is mixed by a precise measurement of barium and water so that the density will be appropriate for your exam. If the mixture is too thin it will not coat the lining of the stomach and intestine. In diagnostic radiology there are two types of exams. One type requires that the patient prepare for it in advance, or requires a radiologist's participation. Therefore, these exams are scheduled by appointment.