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

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 Fukui

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福井県 鯖江市旭町1-2-8

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
土曜受診可Web予約可
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福井県 坂井市春江町針原65-7

えちぜん鉄道 鷲塚針原駅より徒歩14分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー動脈硬化
土曜受診可
福井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

福井県 福井市月見2-4-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん肺CT
女性専用日ありWeb予約可駐車場あり
肺ドック(胸部CT検査)乳がん検診婦人科検診
福井総合クリニックのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
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福井県 福井市新田塚1-42-1

えちぜん鉄道 新田塚駅近く(福井市新田塚1-42-1)

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムMRIマンモグラフィー腫瘍マーカーPSA+6
土曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック肺がんドック心臓ドック
福井赤十字病院 健診センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

福井県 福井市月見2-4-1

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん肺CT
女性専用日ありWeb予約可駐車場あり
肺ドック(胸部CT検査)レディース健診(女性専用エリア)乳がん検診

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Fukui

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

Where can I get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Fukui?
Fukui has 5 health checkup facilities offering Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy), of which 4 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.