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

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

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

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 Wakayama

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医療法人　竹村医院

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和歌山県田辺市東山1-3-8

紀伊田辺駅より徒歩10分●無料駐車場あり(20台/う

診療所ドック学会

胃カメラバリウムCT骨密度心電図

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小池クリニック

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和歌山県和歌山市太田二丁目13-25　ヒロメディカルセンター

和歌山駅東口より徒歩3分)のヒロメディカルセンタ

診療所ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3

土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)2 Bone Density Test2 Electrocardiogram (ECG)2 CT (Computed Tomography)1 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)1 Tumor Markers (Blood Test)1

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

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

Wakayama has 2 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 2 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.