However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Please consult your child s physician for a diagnosis. A physician or healthcare provider will examine your child and obtain a medical history. You will be asked questions about how your child eats and any problems you notice during feeding. Imaging tests may also be done to evaluate the mouth, throat, and esophagus.
Barium shows up well on x-ray.
A series of x-rays are taken to evaluate what happens as your child swallows the liquid. The physician can watch what happens as your child swallows the fluid, and note any problems that may occur in the throat, the esophagus, or the stomach. Under anesthesia, an endoscopy is performed. Pictures are taken of the inside of the throat, the esophagus, and the stomach to look for abnormalities. Small tissue samples, called biopsies, can also be taken to look for problems.