Swallowing test

The swallowing test has special significance for the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and occult gastrointestinal hemorrhage. According to the method of online bleeding, the fluorescent staining method is used to check the fluorescent staining site to determine the bleeding site. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Patients with acute respiratory infections are not suitable for examination. Normal value There is no blood on the line and no fluorescent staining. Clinical significance Abnormal results: There are upper gastrointestinal bleeding, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms. People who need to be examined: patients with nosebleeds, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and hematuria. Precautions Taboo before the test: avoid emotional stress. Requirements for examination: The patient should eliminate the concern and cooperate with the doctor to complete the examination. Inspection process The swallowing test method is simple. Generally, the white line is used. After the end is swallowed for 30 minutes, the bleeding is judged according to the position of the incisors. Pittman introduces the fluorescent band test to diagnose upper gastrointestinal bleeding. After ingesting one end of the tape, fluorescein was injected intravenously, and then the band was observed under ultraviolet light to observe the blood stained portion of the fluorescein, and the length of the incisor was calculated to determine the location of the bleeding. Not suitable for the crowd Patients with acute respiratory infections. Adverse reactions and risks It may cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc.

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