Barium swallow test--I am freaking out!
My 3 month old has reflux issues, and I took him to the pediatric gastroenterologist (sp?) who ordered a barium swallow test. We did the test yesterday (don't know the results yet).They made my baby drink barium and then xrayed him to see how it went down.I guess I didn't realize the risk of radiation when the doctor told us to get the test, or I absolutely would have waited and tried other things first. Now I am terrified that my baby got a huge dose of radiation that will hurt him. I am so scared!:worry:
Has anyone else done this test with their baby? Were there side effects?