Gastric polyps are small growths that develop on the lining of your stomach. Most gastric polyps are benign and cause no harm, but certain types (like adenomas) may carry a higher risk and require closer monitoring. They're often discovered incidentally during an upper endoscopy.
Many people with gastric polyps have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include:
The underlying cause of a gastric polyp depends on its type. Common contributing factors include:
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The most common gastric polyps include fundic gland polyps, which are often linked to acid-blocking medications; inflammatory polyps, usually caused by chronic irritation or gastritis; and adenomas, which are less common but carry a higher risk of developing into cancer.
Most gastric polyps remain benign. However, adenomatous polyps have a small but significant risk of turning into gastric cancer over time, so they require careful monitoring and often removal.
Gastric polyps are typically discovered incidentally during an upper endoscopy (EGD). During the procedure, your doctor can visually inspect the stomach lining and take small tissue samples (biopsies) to determine the polyp type and rule out malignancy.
Fundic gland polyps are most frequently associated with long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or other acid-blocking medications. They may also arise in the setting of familial adenomatous polyposis (a genetic condition) or simply as part of normal aging.
Yes. Although most polyps cause no symptoms, you should contact your doctor if you experience persistent bloating, upper abdominal pain, nausea, unexplained weight loss, or notice blood in your stool.
To reduce your risk, treat H. pylori infections promptly, limit long-term use of NSAIDs and unnecessary PPIs, maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, avoid smoking, and follow up regularly if you have known risk factors.
Adenomatous polyps carry the highest cancer risk and should be removed when found. Fundic gland and inflammatory polyps are usually benign, but they still warrant periodic surveillance to ensure they don't change over time.
Your gastroenterologist will recommend surveillance intervals based on the polyp type, size, and number. Generally, follow-up endoscopies are scheduled every 1-3 years to monitor for new growths or changes.
No. Polyp removal is performed endoscopically under sedation, so you remain comfortable and pain-free. Most patients go home the same day and recover quickly without significant discomfort.
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