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Exam Preparations

Barium Enema

Description:

A special x-ray of the colon that visualizes the entire large bowel. A liquid barium is given by enema to coat the large intestine and make it visible by x-ray. In some cases air is mixed with the barium as well.

Preparation:

Over the counter bowel prep kit the night before the exam and possibly a few hours before the exam. A laxative may be recommended in a pill or liquid form. Nothing to eat or drink (NPO) after midnight.

Exam Time: 30-45 minutes

Patients should arrive 15 minutes early to process paperwork

Post Instructions:

It is recommended that fluids be increased for the remainder of the day following the barium enema to help the body completely evacuate the residual barium.

Radiology Associates, P.A.

Doctors Building
500 South University
Little Rock, AR 72205

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