Patient's question:
The patient is my father. Recently, due to stomach pain, he underwent a thorough examination, including an endoscopy, which revealed a large gastric ulcer. The doctor said there were no other issues, but then a CT scan showed thickening of the gastric wall at the bottom and swollen lymph nodes, raising suspicion of a tumor. Now, we are awaiting the biopsy results to determine whether it is indeed a tumor. However, I am feeling quite stressed. Given that the initial endoscopic examination did not detect a tumor, what is the likelihood that the biopsy will show one? My father does not have hematuria or vomiting; he only experiences stomach pain, and the cause of the pain is a gastric ulcer. Could it be that the thickening of the gastric wall and swollen lymph nodes detected on the CT scan override the conclusions of the endoscopy? Although I understand that the final conclusion will depend on the biopsy, I would still appreciate it if the doctor could provide a preliminary assessment based on my father's condition. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on the illness you described, the gastroscopy examination cannot confirm whether it has malignant tumors. To make a diagnosis, a pathological examination is necessary.Advice: You and your family should wait a few more days in peace and wait for the pathological examination results. Once the results are available, targeted treatment can be provided. Currently, symptomatic treatment is the best approach.
In addition to timely treatment for stomach pain, friends with the condition should maintain a positive attitude when facing the disease. Only in this way can they boost their immunity and their belief in fighting the illness. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care, focusing on light and nutritious foods while avoiding cold and greasy foods. They believe that this will definitely drive away the stomach pain.