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

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

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

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 Akita

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市立横手病院

認定施設

秋田県横手市根岸町5-31

病院ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム子宮頸がん

Web予約可駐車場あり

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秋田赤十字病院

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秋田県秋田市上北手猿田字苗代沢222-1

秋田駅東口発「広面御所野線」バスで「日赤病院」下車、徒歩約15分

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CTMRIマンモグラフィー+9

土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり健保補助対応

脳ドック宿泊ドック婦人科検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)2 Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test)2 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)1 CT (Computed Tomography)1 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)1

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Akita?

Akita has 2 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 2 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.