"I'll avoid eating or drinking anything 6 to 8 hours before the test."
Explanation:
Epigastric discomfort refers to the pain occuring in the upper abdomen in the region below ribs . This pain is usually felt right after eating or during eating.It is also referred as heartburn.
Barium swallow is used in the diagnosis of the gastro-esophageal reflux disorder helps to find the cause of the painful swallowing.
Hence the client should understand that he should not eat or drink anything 6 to 8 hours before the test.
