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

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 Tokushima

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医療法人高川会　虹の橋病院

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徳島県徳島市中島田町3丁目60番地1

蔵本駅より徒歩20分（約1.4km）、徳島バス「虹の橋病院前」下車すぐ

病院ドック学会健保連契約

胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+6

土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可

脳ドック腰痛ドック動脈硬化コース

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医療法人翠松会　岩城クリニック

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徳島県阿南市学原町上水田11-1

JR牟岐線阿南駅より徒歩約10分

診療所ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん心電図+1

土曜受診可日曜受診可

がん検診レディースドック（乳癌・子宮癌健診）

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)2 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)2 CT (Computed Tomography)2 Electrocardiogram (ECG)2 Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test2 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1

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

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

Tokushima 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.