Can gastric polyps be eradicated?

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 06, 2025
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If a gastric polyp is discovered during a gastroscopy in the course of a medical consultation, it is generally not a problem if it is promptly removed via endoscopy, followed by regular check-ups. Therefore, patients do not need to worry too much or bear a heavy psychological burden. Clinically, gastric polyps are relatively common and are generally considered benign lesions that can be managed with regular follow-up and endoscopic removal. Most patients visit the gastroenterology outpatient clinic due to abdominal discomfort and gastric polyps are often discovered incidentally during gastroscopy. Symptoms in most patients include upper abdominal discomfort, which can manifest as bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, belching, etc., and vary widely. Diagnosis generally relies on gastroscopy, so for patients suspected of having gastric polyps, timely gastroscopic examination is recommended. If the polyps increase in number or size, timely endoscopic removal is advisable.

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Written by Zhu Dan Hua
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Gastric polyps should see which department?

Gastric polyps are a common clinical symptom, generally handled in hospitals, and can be treated in the department of gastroenterology. First, if the gastric polyp is asymptomatic and small, it can be periodically observed with follow-up visits in the gastroenterology outpatient clinic. Second, if the gastric polyp is large and has complications such as bleeding on the surface, gastrointestinal endoscopy can be chosen for examination and endoscopic treatment in the department of gastroenterology. If the gastric polyp does not have other symptoms but is accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, etc., symptomatic treatment in gastroenterology can be chosen, including pain relief and stomach protection. Therefore, if gastric polyps are found, the first choice is symptomatic treatment in gastroenterology, or endoscopic treatment can be selected.

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Written by Jiang Guo Ming
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How to deal with the recurrence of gastric polyps?

The use of gastroscopy is becoming increasingly common, especially the implementation of painless gastroscopy, leading to a growing number of people undergoing this examination. Consequently, the detection rate of gastric polyps has also risen year by year. Generally, gastric polyps mainly include adenomatous polyps and hyperplastic polyps, among other types. Recurrence of gastric polyps is also a common occurrence. Typically, it is advocated to remove gastric polyps via endoscopic procedures such as ligation or electrocautery, etc. Furthermore, after the removal of polyps, it is routinely advised to regularly re-examine with gastroscopy. If polyps recur, they can be removed again under gastroscopy, usually not posing any major issue.

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Is it serious if a gastric polyp becomes ulcerated?

A deteriorated gastric polyp is quite serious. Once a gastric polyp has deteriorated, active treatment is necessary because if not promptly treated, it could lead to complications such as bleeding, infection, or perforation, which could endanger the patient's life. Once a gastric polyp is definitively diagnosed, proactive intervention such as polyp removal is needed. Endoscopic polypectomy can be performed. If the polyp is large and has a wide base, making it difficult to remove via endoscopy, then surgical intervention may be required.

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Are stomach polyps scary?

As people's living conditions continue to improve and medical technology advances, the general public's demand for better health is increasing, correspondingly raising the rate of routine gastroscopic examinations. Therefore, the incidence of gastric polyps has significantly increased compared to the past. Discovering gastric polyps is not necessarily alarming. There are adenomatous polyps and hyperplastic polyps; only adenomatous polyps, if left untreated over a long period, might develop into malignant tumors. Generally, if polyps are detected and treated in a timely manner, there should be no issues. Polyps can be excised under gastroscopy, a procedure that is minimally invasive, quick, and has few side effects. After treatment, regular gastroscopic follow-ups can be conducted without major concerns.

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Can stomach polyps be ignored?

Gastric polyps should not be ignored. If gastric polyps are detected, it is recommended to promptly undergo an endoscopic polypectomy. Typically, when a gastroscopy is performed and gastric polyps are discovered, a biopsy is necessary to conduct a pathological examination to determine the nature of the gastric polyps. Common types of gastric polyps include inflammatory and adenomatous, the latter being more common. Adenomatous polyps have a certain potential for malignant transformation and can easily develop into adenocarcinoma. Therefore, upon discovering gastric polyps, regardless of the type, timely endoscopic polypectomy should be performed to prevent the potential for malignant transformation of the polyps. Additionally, in the presence of gastric polyps, the diet should be light and easily digestible. Foods that are greasy, rich, or difficult to digest should be avoided.