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

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 Ishikawa

(一財)石川県予防医学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

(一財)石川県予防医学協会

認定施設

石川県 金沢市神野町東115

北陸鉄道バス「松島」バス停より徒歩約10分、または金沢駅よりタクシー約20分

診療所ドック学会
バリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可巡回健診あり+1
医療法人社団博友会　金沢西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

医療法人社団博友会　金沢西病院

認定施設

石川県 金沢市駅西本町6-15-41

石川県金沢市駅西本町6丁目15番41号 お問い合わせ先

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+7
土曜受診可日曜受診可
脳ドックがん死亡撲滅健診
国民健康保険　能美市立病院　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

国民健康保険　能美市立病院　健診センター

認定施設

石川県 能美市大浜町ノ85番地

〒929-0122 石川県能美市大浜町ノ85番地（Tel: 0761-55-0560）

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIPETマンモグラフィー+9
土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
社会医療法人財団　董仙会　恵寿総合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

社会医療法人財団　董仙会　恵寿総合病院

認定施設

石川県 七尾市富岡町94番地

七尾駅よりバス（楽のり君・ぐるっとセブン等）で約10分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+7
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドックPETドックがんプレミアム検診
一般財団法人　石川県予防医学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

一般財団法人　石川県予防医学協会

石川県 金沢市神野町東１１５

北陸鉄道バス「松島」バス停より徒歩約10分、または金沢駅よりタクシー約20分

診療所健保連契約
バリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可巡回健診あり+1

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

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has 6 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 4 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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