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

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

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

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 Akita

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市立横手病院

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秋田県横手市根岸町5-31

病院ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム子宮頸がん

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秋田赤十字病院

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秋田県秋田市上北手猿田字苗代沢222-1

秋田駅東口発「広面御所野線」バスで「日赤病院」下車、徒歩約15分

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

土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり健保補助対応

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

Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)2 Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test)2 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)1 CT (Computed Tomography)1 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)1

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

Where can I get Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) in Akita?

Akita has 2 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.