gastric polyps

Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Decreased gastric juice production, hereditary factors, possibly medications and external influences (smoking, alcohol). Symptoms: Usually no symptoms; with large polyps, feeling of fullness, pressure and loss of appetite possible Examination and diagnosis: gastroscopy, usually with examination of a tissue sample (biopsy) of the polyps. Treatment: Removal of gastric polyps … Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gastric polyps represent protrusions of the gastric mucosa and are also referred to as benign tumors or growths. Along with intestinal polyps, gastric polyps are the most common neoplasms of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). In particular, people who have passed the age of 60 are more frequently affected by gastric … Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment