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

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 Saga

医療法人社団如水会　今村病院　健康管理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

医療法人社団如水会　今村病院 の健康管理センター

医療法人社団如水会　今村病院　健康管理センター

認定施設

佐賀県 鳥栖市轟木町1523-6

病院ドック学会
骨密度動脈硬化胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
一般社団法人巨樹の会　新武雄病院　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

一般社団法人巨樹の会　新武雄病院 の健診センター

一般社団法人巨樹の会　新武雄病院　健診センター

認定施設

佐賀県 武雄市武雄町大字富岡12628番地

診療所ドック学会
子宮頸がん胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー心電図+6
土曜受診可駐車場あり
脳ドックPETドック
佐賀県済生会唐津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

佐賀県済生会唐津病院

認定施設

佐賀県 唐津市元旗町817

「西朝日町」バス停より徒歩3分、唐津駅からタクシー約5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコーMRI+5
土曜受診可
乳がん検診
医療法人ロコメディカル　江口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

医療法人ロコメディカル　江口病院

佐賀県 小城市三日月町金田1178-1

JR久保田駅より徒歩15分（タクシー3分）

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコー眼底検査心電図動脈硬化バリウム+1

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Saga?
Saga 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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