is an endoscopy the same as a barium swallow !

[crystaly]

Does anyone know if an endoscopy is the same asa barium swallow? Ent consultant wants me to have abarium swallow hes looking for dismotility! I have already had an endoscopy which was ok . Do I really need abarium swallow wouldnt it have shown up dismotility > Help appreciated

[NANA of 8]

HI, An Endoscopy is performed with the patient in a mild sedative state with a scope that is placed gently down your throat (you don't know it is happening and have no pain).  The Dr. usually a Gastroenterologist can examine and take pictures and biopsies is necessary.
Gook Luck
NANA of 8

[crystaly]

Thanks scarlett I will lookup mamonetry

[Scarlett1]

Not the same.  Barium swallow you just swallow chalky stuff, no tube down throat.  Still, not best test for motility.  Need a manometry for that.