イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Okinawa
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 Okinawa
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イメージ医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 の総合健康管理センター
医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 総合健康管理センター
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沖縄県 那覇市天久1000
第一天久バス停より徒歩3分（〒900-0005 沖縄県那覇市天久1000番地）
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー+9
土曜受診可駐車場あり送迎あり健保補助対応
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イメージ認定施設
沖縄県 那覇市小禄547番地1
沖縄都市モノレール奥武山公園駅より徒歩約15分、または小禄バス停より徒歩1分
ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCT腫瘍マーカーPSA腹部エコー+4
イメージ認定施設
沖縄県 島尻郡与那原町字与那原2905
各路線バス「与那原」バス停下車（沖縄県島尻郡与那原町字与那原2905）
病院ドック学会
子宮頸がん胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー心電図
レディースドック（乳がん・子宮頸がん・骨粗鬆症検診）
イメージ社会医療法人かりゆし会 ハートライフ病院 の予防医学センター
社会医療法人かりゆし会 ハートライフ病院 予防医学センター
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沖縄県 中頭郡中城村字伊集２０８
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マンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+7
イメージ沖縄県 中頭郡西原町字幸地868番地
沖縄都市モノレール首里駅よりタクシー約10分（約800円）または無料送迎バス利用
病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム心電図CT骨密度
Web予約可
婦人科健診乳幼児健診英語対応
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沖縄県 那覇市古島2-31-1
沖縄都市モノレール（ゆいレール）市立病院前駅下車（シャトル送迎あり）
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー腫瘍マーカー+5
駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドックがん検診英語対応
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Frequently asked questions about Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Okinawa
Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Okinawa?
Okinawa has 9 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 9 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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