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

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 Aomori

医療法人三良会　村上新町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

医療法人三良会　村上新町病院

認定施設

青森県 青森市新町2-1-13

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー骨密度眼底検査+5
女性専用日あり土曜受診可Web予約可
無痛MRI乳がん検診全身がん検診胃がん検診
津軽保健生活協同組合　健生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

津軽保健生活協同組合　健生病院

認定施設

青森県 弘前市大字扇町2-2-2

組合員向け無料送迎バスあり（2025年9月施行バス時刻表）

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+6
土曜受診可送迎あり健保補助対応
脳ドックレディースドック（レディースフライデー：乳がん検診・子宮がん検診）

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Aomori?
Aomori has 3 health checkup facilities offering Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination), of which 3 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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