Another colon cancer screening test that can be used to diagnose whether you really have the colon cancer, along with your colon cancer symptoms is called Barium Enema X-Ray. Today we are going to see more detailed explanation on this screening test.
Colon Cancer Screening Test – What is Barium Enema X-Ray
Barium enema is also commonly known as lower gastrointestinal series. This colon cancer screening test is a special X-Ray that utilize one particular chemical called barium sulfate and air. Air may be pumped into the colon to help sharpen the outline of the intestinal wall. The combination of barium sulfate and air allows the x-ray to outline the lining of the rectum and colon clearly. This is possible since the barium sulfate shows up as white color on X-ray films.
Anyway, when your colon is screened with barium enema x-ray for colon cancer, possible abnormalities inside the colon and rectum may appear as dark silhouettes or patterns along the intestinal lining on the X-ray. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer Screening Test: Barium Enema X-Ray’ »