Department of Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Suite 016
Director: Kurt Meehan, R.T.
Appointments: 216-382-2853
General Description
What to Expect
How to Prepare
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General Description
An Upper GI Study is a series of x-rays that is used to investigate different problems with the esophagus and stomach.
What to Expect
After drinking barium, several x-rays of your stomach will be taken. The test will take about one hour. After the study, increase your fluid intake for a few days to rid your GI tract of the remaining barium. Your doctor will receive a written report approximately 48 hours after the study.
- Do not eat or drink after midnight before your appointment.
- Continue to take any medications you normally would with a minimal amount of water.
- If you are a diabetic, bring food and/or medications that you need during this time.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment and bring the requisition provided by your physician.