1 We arenât sure just why stress may trigger a seizure. 2  While there is no definite evidence that reducing stress help seizures, a recent study showed that nearly 9 in 10 people who actively managed their stress believed it reduced their risk of seizures.
A barium swallow is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically the pharynx (back of mouth and throat) and the esophagus (a hollow tube of muscle extending from below the tongue to the stomach).-rays are made by using external radiation to produce images of the body, its organs, and other internal structures for diagnostic purposes. X-rays pass through body tissues onto specially-treated plates (similar to camera film) and a negative type picture is made. Fluoroscopy is often used during a barium swallow.
BARIUM MEAL, SWALLOW, FOLLOW THROUGH This leaflet tells you about the procedures (Barium swallow/ meal/ follow through) that look at your oesophagus (gullet or throat), stomach and small intestine.It explains what is involved and the possible risks.he process should take about 10 â 20 minutes to image your oesophagus or stomach. If images of your. small bowel are required you could be in the department for 2 or 3 hours, although it is. recommended, however, that you allow at least 1 hour for the examination.