How does an upper GI with barium find a bacteria?!
Question:
How does an upper GI with barium find a bacteria?
My doctor ordered the upper GI with barium to see if I have the stomach bacteria that causes cancer and other stomach and esophogus problems. Can you tell me how that works.
Answers:
An upper GI with barium study defines the shape of your esophagus and stomach and small intestines. It does NOT tell you anything about the bacteria in your stomach. He is probably looking for any structural abnormalities.