Gastric perforation is a serious condition that can cause diffuse peritonitis, systemic infection, and even lead to shock.
Gastric perforation is a serious acute abdominal condition. When the stomach is perforated, the stomach contents will rapidly enter the abdominal cavity, and the patient will experience symptoms of peritonitis, such as abdominal pain, abdominal muscle tension, and slab-like abdomen. The gastric contents enter the abdominal cavity and are susceptible to bacterial infection and growth, and it is possible that the bacteria may also enter the bloodstream, leading to the development of systemic infections.
When the infection in the abdominal cavity is not well controlled, the bacteria and their metabolites may reach other tissues and organs of the body with the blood circulation, and the organism may even experience infectious shock.
When a gastric perforation occurs, you need to go to the hospital and get regular treatment as soon as possible. Laparoscopic or open surgery can be done.