イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Nagasaki
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 Nagasaki
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イメージ医療法人光善会 長崎百合野病院 の健診センター
医療法人光善会 長崎百合野病院健診センター
認定施設
長崎県 西彼杵郡時津町浜田郷38-2
大型無料駐車場完備。「ゆりちゃん」バス（長崎バス）および病院車が利用可能。
診療所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
女性専用日あり土曜受診可駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドック呼吸器ドック婦人科検診
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長崎県 大村市古賀島町133-22
新大村駅前から長崎県営バス「NR 北部循環線（右まわり）」で約5分、またはタクシーで約1.7km
病院ドック学会
バリウムマンモグラフィー骨密度乳腺エコー
駐車場あり
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長崎県 西彼杵郡長与町北陽台1丁目5番1
長崎県西彼杵郡長与町北陽台1丁目5番1（シャトルバスで滑石地区より通院可）
病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
土曜受診可Web予約可宿泊ドックあり送迎あり+1
婦人科検診
イメージ長崎県 佐世保市浜田町1-6
JR佐世保駅よりバス約8分・タクシー約5分、松浦町国際通りバス停より徒歩1分
病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+5
土曜受診可
肺ドック日帰り人間ドックがん検診
イメージ長崎県 長崎市田上2-14-15
バス「唐八景行き」にて田上病院前バス停下車（中央橋・浜の町から約15分）
病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー心電図
日帰り人間ドック肺がん検診胃がん検診
イメージTests commonly offered at facilities with Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Nagasaki
Frequently asked questions about Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Nagasaki
Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Nagasaki?
Nagasaki has 9 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 6 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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