Barium is a liquid that shows up the outline of your organs when you have an x-ray. You might have this test to check part of your digestive system.

A barium enema is performed in cases of suspected bowel polyps or diverticulitis. Patients with abdominal pain or bleeding on defecation may be advised to have this test.

A barium enema is an x-ray exam of the large intestine (colon). How does one prepare for a barium enema exam? Two days before the exam, do not eat any fruits, nuts, peas, beans, coarse cereals or ...

The barium swallow is painless and yields a great deal of information to help make a correct diagnosis, so it’s a sensible test to be used in evaluating your trouble.