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Health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Mie

An examination in which barium is swallowed and X-ray imaging is used to assess the shape and mucosa of the stomach

What Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) can reveal & when to get it

This examination involves swallowing barium (a contrast agent) and inflating the stomach with a effervescent agent, then taking X-ray images to assess the shape of the stomach and any irregularities or deformities in the mucosal surface. It provides a clear overall view of the stomach's structure and is widely used in organized gastric cancer screening programs.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Gastric cancer
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • Gastric polyps
  • Esophageal passage disorders
  • Gastric deformities and protrusions

When to consider this test

This is one of the national gastric cancer screening methods. The standard recommendation is once every 2 years for individuals aged 50 and older (for the time being, annual screening starting from age 40 is also permitted).

Screening interval: Once every 2 years for those aged 50 and older is the general guideline (as a transitional special provision for the time being, annual screening from age 40 is also permitted).

Benefits

  • ○Provides a comprehensive view of the entire stomach in a single examination
  • ○Can be completed in a relatively short amount of time
  • ○Has a long track record as an organized screening method

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Small lesions and color changes in the mucosa are harder to detect than with endoscopy
  • !Involves exposure to X-ray radiation
  • !Adequate fluid intake and a laxative are required after the examination to help expel the barium
  • !If abnormalities are found, a follow-up endoscopic examination is necessary

Facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Mie

みえ医療福祉生活協同組合　津生協病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

みえ医療福祉生活協同組合　津生協病院

認定施設

三重県 津市寿町16-24

JR・近鉄津駅東口より系統31・35バス乗車「乙部朝日」下車後徒歩5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+6
土曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドックがん検診婦人科検診（子宮頸がん検診）
医療法人誠仁会　塩川病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

医療法人誠仁会　塩川病院

認定施設

三重県 鈴鹿市平田1-3-7

近鉄鈴鹿線「平田町」駅より徒歩約3分 近鉄名古屋線

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+9
Web予約可
脳ドックPETドック乳がん検診
市立伊勢総合病院　健診センターのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

市立伊勢総合病院　健診センター

認定施設

三重県 伊勢市楠部町3038番地

近鉄五十鈴川駅より徒歩約10分、または伊勢自動車道 伊勢ICから約3分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり
特定医療法人同心会　遠山病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

特定医療法人同心会　遠山病院

認定施設

三重県 津市南新町17-22

伊勢自動車道 津ICよりお車でアクセス。病院横に無料駐車場170台完備。

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可
脳ドック精密がん検診膵がん検診

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Mie

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)5Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)5MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)5Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)5PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)5Bone Density Test5

Frequently asked questions about Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Mie

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Mie?
Mie has 5 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 4 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) detect?
This examination involves swallowing barium (a contrast agent) and inflating the stomach with a effervescent agent, then taking X-ray images to assess the shape of the stomach and any irregularities or deformities in the mucosal surface. It provides a clear overall view of the stomach's structure and is widely used in organized gastric cancer screening programs. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Gastric cancer, Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Gastric polyps, Esophageal passage disorders, Gastric deformities and protrusions.
Who should get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), and how often?
This is one of the national gastric cancer screening methods. The standard recommendation is once every 2 years for individuals aged 50 and older (for the time being, annual screening starting from age 40 is also permitted). As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Once every 2 years for those aged 50 and older is the general guideline (as a transitional special provision for the time being, annual screening from age 40 is also permitted).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.

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