Gastric ulcers are benign is generally not a major disease, is a more common disease of the digestive system, but malignant gastric ulcers, gastric ulcers complicated by perforation, obstruction, bleeding, etc. is more serious.
Gastric ulcer is a kind of peptic ulcer, refers to the existence of gastric mucosa in the wall of the stomach, due to some reasons occurring breakage, resulting in the breakage site gradually formed ulcers. Among its causes, Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common, followed by the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is most common in middle-aged and elderly people aged 40-60 years old, and is more common in men than in women.
Typical symptoms include stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloating, belching, etc., mostly after meals, which can be relieved or even cured with treatment. Gastric ulcer has the potential to turn into a long-term chronic disease that exists, but the condition can still be managed.
The disease has the possibility of complications such as gastrointestinal perforation, obstruction, bleeding, and malignant changes, so it should be seen promptly and not taken lightly.