Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite hasn't been very good, and I've been vomiting when eating. I've also been experiencing frequent stomach pain and acid reflux. I initially thought it was a stomach problem, so I took some medication for it for a few days. However, I've been feeling particularly uncomfortable lately, so I went to the hospital to see a doctor. They took some X-rays and said I have polyps in my stomach. I'd like to ask what kind of disease this is?Doctor's answer:
A gastric polyp refers to a raised, papillary growth on the surface of the gastric mucosa. In the early stages, it may not cause any obvious symptoms and is usually discovered incidentally during barium meal radiography, thorough endoscopic examination, or surgery for other reasons. Currently, it is primarily treated through surgical removal under endoscopy. In addition to timely treatment for gastric polyps, patients should maintain a positive attitude towards the disease. Only in this way can they reduce their immune response and the ability to fight the disease. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care and monitor any changes in their symptoms, believing that this will surely drive away the gastric polyps.