イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Fukuoka
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 Fukuoka
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福岡県 福岡市中央区天神2-13-7 福岡平和ビル2階
天神駅・赤坂駅」 西鉄天神大牟田線「西鉄福岡駅」 診療
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+10
女性専用日ありWeb予約可
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福岡県 福岡市中央区薬院2丁目6番11号
福岡市薬院・警固エリアに立地
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+9
人間ドック日曜ドック
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医療法人親愛 天神クリニック ヘルスケアセンター
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福岡県 福岡市中央区天神２－１２－１ 天神ビル３F
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胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー心電図MRI脳MRI+4
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博多・天神・JR吉塚駅等から無料送迎車あり（予約制）。本館は福岡市東区、西部健診センターは福岡市西区
診療所ドック学会健保連契約
バリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん心電図動脈硬化
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Frequently asked questions about Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Fukuoka
Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka has 53 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 39 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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