Gastric polyp 0.4 cm 0.5 must be removed?

Gastric polyps with a diameter of 0.4~0.5cm generally do not need to be removed, and whether or not they need to be removed should follow the advice of a medical professional. Gastric polyp is a limited benign elevated lesion of the gastric mucosa, mostly inflammatory polyps or glandular polyps in nature, which is generally a benign mass. Whether or not gastric polyps need to be removed should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. Gastric polyps with a diameter of less than 1cm generally do not need to be removed, regular checkups can be done, and if there is no tendency for the polyp to grow or increase, it can continue to be observed. Gastric polyps with a diameter of 1~2cm are recommended to be removed if they are adenomatous; gastric polyps with a diameter of more than 2cm should be surgically removed, regardless of the number, pathologic type, or the presence or absence of tips. Gastric polyp patients are recommended to actively seek medical treatment, by the doctor combined with the patient’s specific situation to develop a reasonable treatment plan, should not be self-judgment, so as not to delay the condition. In addition, patients are advised to avoid spicy and irritating foods in their daily diet, eat more foods with high protein and vitamin content, avoid overeating, and try to reduce the burden on the stomach.