How do members experience Barium Swallow Study?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diagnostic assessment 13 3
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) 12 4
Choking on food 5 2
Barrett's esophagus 1 0
Blood in vomit 1 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Infectious colitis 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 5

Member evaluations

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evaluated on Apr 15, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Major
  • Side effects: None