イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Tokushima
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 Tokushima
イメージイメージイメージ徳島県 徳島市南矢三町１丁目７番５８号
徳島市バス「城北高校前」バス停より徒歩5分
ドック学会
マンモグラフィー胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+6
レディースドック婦人科検診乳がん検診
イメージ認定施設
徳島県 徳島市中島田町3丁目60番地1
蔵本駅より徒歩20分（約1.4km）、徳島バス「虹の橋病院前」下車すぐ
病院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
土曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック腰痛ドック
イメージ認定施設
徳島県 阿南市学原町上水田11-1
JR牟岐線 阿南駅より徒歩約10分
診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん心電図+1
土曜受診可
がん検診レディースドック（乳癌・子宮癌健診）
イメージ徳島県 徳島市蔵本町1丁目10番地3
JR蔵本駅より徒歩3分、または徳島バス・市営バス「中央病院前」下車徒歩1分
病院ドック学会健保連契約
CT胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+5
がん検診乳がん検診肺がん検診
イメージ徳島県鳴門病院 の健康管理センター
徳島県鳴門病院 健康管理センター
認定施設
徳島県 鳴門市撫養町黒崎字小谷32
JR鳴門駅より徳島バスまたは地域バスで約10分（タクシー約5分）
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラMRIPET骨密度脳MRICT+1
駐車場あり巡回健診あり
PET-CTがん検診
イメージイメージTests commonly offered at facilities with Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Tokushima
Frequently asked questions about Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Tokushima
Where can I get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Tokushima?
Tokushima has 9 health checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy), of which 7 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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