Patient's question:
My husband is currently in the hospital and will have an endoscopic surgery for gastric polyps tomorrow. He has had health issues before, but they were relatively mild stomach problems. However, two days ago, when he came to the hospital for a thorough check-up, it was found that he has gastric polyps. I would like to ask the experts how gastric polyps are formed. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Gastric polyps often occur in older age groups and are frequently accompanied by gastric acid deficiency or hyperacidity, leading to recurrent mild upper abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, anorexia, indigestion, weight gain, and vomiting. If the surface of the polyps is disordered or ulcerated, intermittent and persistent skin breakdown may occur. Larger polyps obstructing the pyloric canal or polyp-like gastric mucosa slipping into the duodenum can result in pyloric obstruction symptoms. Fiber-optic endoscopy is highly helpful for definitive diagnosis and confirming whether malignancy is present. In combination with a variety of vitamins and proper self-care, including a diet free of cold foods, it is hoped that gastric polyp patients can recover quickly! Thank you!