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Health checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Saga

A procedure in which a thin tube is inserted through the mouth or nose to directly observe the inside of the stomach

What Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) can reveal & when to get it

A thin camera is inserted through the mouth or nose to directly examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It can detect small lesions that are difficult to identify with a barium X-ray, and tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken on the spot if needed.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Stomach cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Gastric polyps
  • Gastritis caused by H. pylori infection

When to consider this test

Japan's national gastric cancer screening program recommends endoscopy once every 2 years for adults aged 50 and older. Those with a history of H. pylori infection or gastric symptoms are advised to consult a physician about earlier screening.

Screening interval: Once every 2 years for adults aged 50 and older (organized screening guideline). Consult your physician based on individual risk factors.

Benefits

  • Allows direct visualization of minute early-stage cancers and ulcers
  • Enables on-the-spot biopsy and H. pylori testing
  • Lesion margins can be assessed in detail using dye chromoendoscopy or NBI

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Insertion may cause throat discomfort or distress
  • !If sedation is used, driving on the day of the procedure must be avoided
  • !Very rarely, complications such as bleeding or perforation may occur

Facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Saga

医療法人社団敬愛会 健診センター佐賀のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

佐賀県 佐賀市高木瀬町大字長瀬1167-2

アパホテル佐賀駅南口)のランチバイキング食事券をご提供で

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ子宮頸がん
婦人科検診大腸内視鏡検査
佐賀県済生会唐津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

佐賀県 唐津市元旗町817

「西朝日町」バス停より徒歩3分、唐津駅からタクシー約5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ
土曜受診可日曜受診可
乳がん検診
医療法人 ひらまつ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

佐賀県 小城市小城町1000-1

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+7
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり
婦人科検診乳がん検診子宮がん検診
医療法人ロコメディカル 江口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

佐賀県 小城市三日月町金田1178-1

JR久保田駅より徒歩15分(タクシー3分)

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコー眼底検査心電図動脈硬化
土曜受診可
医療法人社団敬愛会 健診センター佐賀のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

佐賀県 佐賀市高木瀬町長瀬1167-2

アパホテル佐賀駅南口)のランチバイキング食事券をご提供で

診療所健保連契約
胃カメラ子宮頸がん
婦人科検診大腸内視鏡検査精密人間ドック
医療法人同愛会  サンテ溝上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

佐賀県 佐賀市大財1-6-60

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRI骨密度心電図+2
土曜受診可健保補助対応
脳ドック血管ドック

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Frequently asked questions about Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Saga

Where can I get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Saga?
Saga has 6 health checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy), 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 Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) detect?
A thin camera is inserted through the mouth or nose to directly examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It can detect small lesions that are difficult to identify with a barium X-ray, and tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken on the spot if needed. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Stomach cancer, Esophageal cancer, Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastric polyps.
Who should get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy), and how often?
Japan's national gastric cancer screening program recommends endoscopy once every 2 years for adults aged 50 and older. Those with a history of H. pylori infection or gastric symptoms are advised to consult a physician about earlier screening. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Once every 2 years for adults aged 50 and older (organized screening guideline). Consult your physician based on individual risk factors.. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.