Patient's question:
My mother was diagnosed with verrucous gastritis through a thorough examination in the hospital six months ago. She frequently experiences acid reflux, nausea, a sense of stomach pain, and a burning sensation, especially in the evening. Medications haven't been effective, and the treatment she received at the hospital wasn't very helpful. The doctor mentioned the possibility of cancer transformation, which makes me quite concerned. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Chronic erosive gastritis, also known as verrucous gastritis or pustular gastritis, is often accompanied by peptic ulcers, superficial or atrophic gastritis, and can occur independently. Chronic gastritis can typically be divided into superficial gastritis, atrophic gastritis, and hypertrophic gastritis. The course of chronic gastritis is usually asymptomatic, with most patients showing no obvious symptoms or signs, generally only experiencing post-meal fullness, acid reflux, belching, and irregular abdominal pain, among other dyspeptic symptoms. Diagnosis primarily relies on endoscopic examination and careful histological examination of the gastric mucosa. Medications include antacids, H2 antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors, while it is also important to avoid medications and foods that may exacerbate symptoms.