イメージ認定施設
熊本県 熊本市中央区本荘3丁目7-18
熊本市電・辛島町電停より徒歩約11分、本荘中通りバス停よりすぐ
病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可当日結果説明Web予約可
脳ドック心臓ドック脳神経スペシャルドック
Health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Kumamoto
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 Kumamoto
イメージ
イメージ熊本県 熊本市北区鶴羽田3丁目1番55号
熊本桜町バスターミナル17番のりばから「菊南温泉前」または「上の原」バス停下車
病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+5
健保補助対応
イメージ熊本県 熊本市中央区帯山4-5-18
桜町バスターミナルより熊本都市バス26系統で約26分、帯山小学校入口下車徒歩2分
病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3
健保補助対応
人間ドック
Tests commonly offered at facilities with Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Kumamoto
Frequently asked questions about Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Kumamoto
Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Kumamoto?
Kumamoto has 3 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 1 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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