Barium Meal Follow Through (BMFT)
Also referred as
Contrast Enhanced Barium Meal
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The Barium Meal Follow Through (BMFT) test is an imaging test used to diagnose the ailments in the patient’s small intestines. This test is crucial to determine the small intestine ailments like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and bowel cancer. In this test, the patient drinks a contrast medium with barium sulphate, which appears white in X-rays. As the barium passes through the digestive tract, X-ray images are taken at 0, 20, 40 and 90 minutes, enabling the radiologist to see the small intestine. The test is complete when the barium sulphate enters the large intestine. The barium sulphate medium is non-poisonous and passed out as stool.
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Test Information is reviewed by: Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand), MBBS, MD Lab Medicine and written by Dr. Lipika Khurana, BDS, PGDHHM . The test details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any test. Last updated on: 11th May 2026
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Preparations
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Fasting for 4–6 hours is required.
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Patients may take Dulcolax and Charcoal tablets at night to ensure clear abdominal waste.
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You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
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Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiation may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
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Informed consent is required.
Why is this test booked?
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• To evaluate the cause of any blood in the stools • To evaluate the cause of any change in your bowel movements • To diagnose any suspected cancer of the small intestine • To diagnose suspected diverticular disease or polyps or cysts of the small intestine • To diagnose the cause of any non-specific stomach pain
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