Patient's question:
My brother is a purchasing officer at a company and often travels for work. His meals are also not fixed, and he frequently drinks beer. Recently, he has been complaining of heartburn when eating. He went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result was a stomach ulcer. Will his condition develop into cancer?Doctor's answer:
Gastric cancer is a major complication of gastric ulcers. Gastritis and peptic ulcers are mostly benign, regardless of whether the possibility is high or low, there is always a possibility. In other words, if gastric ulcers are not treated, they may develop into gastric cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to regulation in daily life, develop good eating habits, avoid overeating, eat less spicy and cold foods, drink less beer, smoke less, exercise more, and consume more foods that are good for the stomach.