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

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 Kochi

高知赤十字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
認定施設

高知県 高知市秦南町一丁目4番63-11号

JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分(約1.5km)、または路線バス「高知日赤」バス停下車

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+4
Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック肺ドック無痛MRI乳がん検診
図南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
認定施設

高知県 高知市知寄町1-5-15

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+5
土曜受診可駐車場あり
人間ドック乳がん検診骨粗しょう症検査
高知赤十字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

高知県 高知市秦南町1丁目4番63-11号

JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分(約1.5km)、またはバス「高知日赤」停下車

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+4
Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック肺ドックMRI乳がん検診

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

Where can I get Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination) in Kochi?
Kochi has 3 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.