Patient's question:
Gastric ulcer was carefully examined before and has now recurred. What kind of careful examination is needed? Can barium meal detect it? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Barium meal can help detect gastric ulcers in detail, but an endoscopy is better and is considered the gold standard for diagnosis. It is recommended to undergo an endoscopy as much as possible. Pay attention to regular meal times and portion sizes in your diet, avoid extremely cold and irritating foods, and do not smoke or drink beer. Gastric ulcers that have been present for a long time may lead to many complications, such as perforation, erosion, or canceration. However, with proper medical treatment, these complications can generally be prevented. Gastric ulcers are a condition that is not easy to recover from. Friends with this condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism, as this can boost their confidence in combating the ulcer.