What Causes Diarrhea After Gastrografin X-ray?

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014

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Question : Wife had gastrografin X-ray this morning. Has had diarrhea badly all day. Does it stop.

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will stop. it is commonly seen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.

It is common to have some amount of diarrhea after gastrografin X-ray. It will present, till XXXXXXX completely comes out.
Not to worry.
Take plenty of fluids. oral rehydration salts with fluid will be good.
Take usual diet. No need to change.
If you feel dizzy, lie down. Avoid driving or going out in sun or any exercises.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Take care.
Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar