Gastric polyps are asymptomatic in the early stages, with abdominal discomfort and vague pain being the most common symptoms.
Gastric polyp is a pedunculated or non-pedunculated lesion of the gastric mucosal epithelium, which may be caused by chronic inflammation of the stomach, Helicobacter pylori infection and so on. Symptoms are usually not obvious if the polyp is small, and a few patients may show symptoms such as vague pain in the epigastrium, abdominal distension, discomfort, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia.
When the polyp is large, symptoms such as vague pain in the epigastrium, bloating, belching (burping), acid reflux, indigestion, etc. may occur. If the gastric polyp is accompanied by gastric mucosal erosion and ulceration, symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding such as black stool, vomiting blood, anemia and weight loss may occur.
If the polyp is near the pyloric valve, if the polyp is large in size and blocks the pyloric valve, symptoms of pyloric obstruction such as repeated vomiting, delayed gastric emptying, and feeling of fullness can occur. If the gastric polyp grows near the cardia, symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing may also occur.
If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to determine the cause of the disease and targeted treatment, do not take medication, so as not to delay the condition.