Different Types Of Enemas
Health Encyclopedia: Gallium (Ga.) Scan
A gallium scan is a test that uses radioactive material to look for infection in the body. It is a type of
Alternative Names
Liver gallium scan; Bony gallium scan
How the test is performed
The health care provider will tie a rubber band (tourniquet) around your upper arm, and then inject a radioactive material called gallium into a vein.
A special camera detects where the gallium has gathered in the body. If the doc...
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Upper GI and small bowel series
...x-rays are taken after the patient has swallowed barium, which shows up on x-rays. See also barium enema (lower GI series). Alternative Names GI series; Barium swallow x-ray; Upper GI... Read more »Endoscopy
...examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract, you may also be asked to clear the colon of stool, using enemas or laxatives. Ask your health care provider about any special preparation before... Read more »Colonoscopy
...bowel is mandatory. Instructions for doing this will be given by the provider. This will include using enemas, not eating solid foods 2 or 3 days before the test, and taking laxatives. You may be... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
...sigmoidoscopy every 5 yearsFOBT or FIT every year plus sigmoidoscopy every 5 yearsDouble-contrast barium enema every 5 yearsColonoscopy every 10 yearsChoosing between Colonoscopy and... Read more »Enteroclysis
Small bowel enema What the risks are The type of radiation exposure is similar to other x-ray procedures. However, the radiation exposure may be... Read more »Images
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