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

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 Ehime

医療法人順天会 放射線第一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

愛媛県 今治市 北日吉町1丁目10番50号

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+10
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
人間ドック
医療法人同仁会 おおぞら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

愛媛県 松山市六軒家町4-20

〒791-8555 愛媛県松山市六軒家町4-20

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可Web予約可
レディースドック
公益財団法人 愛媛県総合保健協会 附属診療所のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

愛媛県 松山市味酒町1-10-5

伊予鉄大手町駅より徒歩約5分(本部)

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+8
当日結果説明Web予約可駐車場あり巡回健診あり+1
人間ドックがん検診レディース検診(乳がん・子宮頸がん)
社会医療法人社団更生会 村上記念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

愛媛県 西条市大町739番地

JR予讃線 伊予西条駅より東へ約400m・徒歩約5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRI乳腺エコー+8
土曜受診可
脳ドック乳がん検診子宮頸がん検診
社会医療法人同心会 西条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

愛媛県 西条市朔日市804

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+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可当日結果説明Web予約可
レディースドックがん検診
順風会 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

愛媛県 松山市高砂町2丁目3番1号

伊予鉄城北線 高砂町電停より徒歩1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+2
日曜受診可駐車場あり巡回健診あり
婦人科検診レディースドック
医療法人順風会 順風会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

愛媛県 松山市高砂町2-3-1

伊予鉄城北線 高砂町電停より徒歩1分

診療所健保連契約
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+2
日曜受診可駐車場あり巡回健診あり
婦人科検診レディースドック
公益財団法人 愛媛県総合保健協会のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

愛媛県 松山市味酒町1-10-5

伊予鉄大手町駅より徒歩約5分(本部)

診療所健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+8
当日結果説明Web予約可駐車場あり巡回健診あり+1
人間ドックがん検診レディースドック相当(乳がん・子宮頸がん検診)

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Ehime?
Ehime has 8 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 6 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.