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

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 Gifu

医療法人香徳会　関中央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

医療法人香徳会　関中央病院

認定施設

岐阜県 関市平成通2-6-18

病院ドック学会健保連契約
バリウム子宮頸がん骨密度
日曜受診可駐車場あり健保補助対応
レディースドック（女性健診）乳がん検診子宮頸がん検診
一般財団法人　ききょうの丘健診プラザのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

一般財団法人　ききょうの丘健診プラザ

認定施設

岐阜県 土岐市土岐ヶ丘2-12-1

東鉄バス土岐西部丘陵線「中央公園前」バス停より徒歩5分、または東海環状自動車道土岐南多治見ICから約5分

診療所ドック学会
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子宮頸がん+4
一般財団法人 岐阜健康管理センター 大垣健診プラザのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

一般財団法人 岐阜健康管理センター 大垣健診プラザ

認定施設

岐阜県 大垣市 大井3丁目21番地9　大垣健診プラザ

診療所ドック学会
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+4
Web予約可巡回健診あり健保補助対応
脳ドック婦人科検診がん検診
朝日大学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

朝日大学病院

認定施設

岐阜県 岐阜市橋本町3-23

JR岐阜駅より西へ徒歩約7分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+10
土曜受診可日曜受診可当日結果説明Web予約可+2

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

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Gifu?
Gifu has 6 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 5 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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