1 Loss of taste and Mouth symptoms (24 causes) 2  Loss of taste and Sensory symptoms (23 causes) 3  Loss of taste and Pain (22 causes) 4  Loss of taste and Sensations (22 causes)  Loss of taste and Throat symptoms (20 causes)
Barium swallow. Little or no preparations are required for the study of the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus when studied alone. A thick barium mixture is swallowed in supine position and fluoroscopic images of the swallowing process are made.
A barium swallow is a test that may be used to determine the cause of painful swallowing, difficulty with swallowing, abdominal pain, bloodstained vomit, or unexplained weight loss. Barium sulfate is a metallic compound that shows up on X-rays and is used to help see abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach. When taking the test, you drink a preparation containing this solution. The X-rays track its path through your digestive system. These problems can be detected with a barium swallow: