イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Wakayama
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 Wakayama
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和歌山県 和歌山市太田二丁目13-25 ヒロメディカルセンター
和歌山駅東口より徒歩3分)のヒロメディカルセンタ
診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1
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和歌山県 和歌山市 湊本町3丁目4番地1
和歌山市駅から徒歩10分の救急病院です】 病院について
病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+3
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Frequently asked questions about Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Wakayama
Where can I get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Wakayama?
Wakayama has 5 health checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy), of which 5 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.
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