Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes White Bowel Movements After A Barium Swallow Test?
Posted on
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
Answered on
Mon, 28 May 2018
Last reviewed on
Question : I had a swallowing x-ray yesterday and now my stool is white is that normal
Brief Answer:
After barium swallow study, stools look white
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If what you swallowed looked like a milk shake, then it probably contained barium which will cause the stool to look white and chalky. This may re occur for the next few stools. It is just the barium coming out in your stool. Sometimes barium contrast material can cause constipation, so after the swallow study is performed the X-ray tech often will give patients a stool softener or laxative. If constipation is at all a problem consider picking up a stool softener at the pharmacy or drink prune juice.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
After barium swallow study, stools look white
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If what you swallowed looked like a milk shake, then it probably contained barium which will cause the stool to look white and chalky. This may re occur for the next few stools. It is just the barium coming out in your stool. Sometimes barium contrast material can cause constipation, so after the swallow study is performed the X-ray tech often will give patients a stool softener or laxative. If constipation is at all a problem consider picking up a stool softener at the pharmacy or drink prune juice.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
