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Medicines barium sulfateQuestion & answer

barium sulfate · Medicine question

Why does barium sulfate show up on X-rays?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It blocks X-rays and coats the gut lining, producing a clear outline on the images.

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