What to do about gastrointestinal polyps

Gastrointestinal polyps can be intervened with general treatment and surgery according to the location and condition of the polyps. 1. Gastric polyps: For polyps that are small in size, slow in proliferation and have no risk of becoming cancerous, no special medical intervention can be made for the time being, and only good follow-up observation is needed. Meanwhile, one should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, take a light diet, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain sufficient sleep. For larger polyps or polyps with higher risk of cancer, endoscopic thermal probe cauterization and gastric resection can be used. 2. Intestinal polyps: For asymptomatic small polyps, observation is the main concern. Meanwhile, bad habits such as alcoholism and smoking should be corrected in life. For intestinal polyps that are large in size and have the risk of cancer, simple excision of polyps can also be taken as appropriate for treatment. It is recommended that patients seek medical examination as early as possible to confirm the diagnosis of the condition, and then under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.