Can mild gastric ulcers heal on their own?

Mild gastric ulcers have some potential to heal on their own, but care needs to be taken to avoid irritants. Generally speaking, adjuvant treatment is required for complete healing. Gastric ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer, refers to the mucous membrane in the stomach with defects, erosion and other lesions, mainly related to Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric emptying obstruction, etc., the possibility of self-healing is small. If left untreated, complications such as perforation, bleeding and pyloric obstruction may occur, and severe gastric ulcers left untreated for a long time may lead to cancer. In addition, etiologically, Helicobacter pylori infection is an important reason for the occurrence of gastric ulcers, and the bacteria cannot be eradicated without medication. Therefore, regardless of the severity of gastric ulcers, they should be treated aggressively, promptly and systematically, and should be reviewed regularly after treatment. If the patient is diagnosed with mild gastric ulcer, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time and under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment in order to minimize the adverse effects of the disease.