Can stomach polyps be felt by touch?

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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Gastric polyps are relatively common in gastroenterology and are generally asymptomatic. However, if the polyps are relatively large or numerous, symptoms such as early satiety, abdominal distension, and nausea may occur. Gastric polyps cannot be detected through physical examination, which generally yields negative results. There may be some abdominal tenderness, but gastric polyps cannot be detected through physical examination. The diagnosis of gastric polyps primarily relies on completing a gastroscopic examination, which can provide reference values for the size, scope, and quantity of the polyps. Therefore, gastric polyps cannot be detected by physical examination, and it is recommended to complete a gastroscopic examination for further clarification. Thus, as mentioned above, gastric polyps cannot be detected by physical examination; a comprehensive gastroscopic examination is recommended.

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Symptoms of gastric polyps

Gastric polyps are also relatively common in clinical practice, especially in the outpatient department of gastroenterology. The symptoms of gastric polyps can generally be divided into several types. The first type is asymptomatic; patients undergo gastroscopy due to abdominal discomfort or incidental findings, discovering gastric polyps that are generally small, usually less than 0.5 cm. From a treatment perspective, regular observation can be sufficient without intervention, and a gastroscopy recheck every six months to a year is advisable. However, a small portion of patients may experience certain symptoms such as nausea, early satiety, burping, and belching, etc. Generally, the symptoms are mild and do not affect daily life or sleep, so there is no need for undue concern. The treatment of gastric polyps generally falls into two categories; the first is regular observation, possibly because the polyps are relatively small; the second, if the polyps are larger, or if they have been found to increase in size during regular check-ups, considering removal through endoscopy might be necessary.

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Is APC treatment for gastric polyps painful?

The treatment of gastric polyps is mainly focused on endoscopic procedures, including APC (argon plasma coagulation) treatment, which is quite suitable for gastric polyps. For patients, the APC treatment usually does not involve pain, so there is no sensation or suffering involved. Thus, APC treatment for gastric polyps is relatively appropriate and generally considered safe. The complications to be cautious of are not pain, but rather bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding post-procedure. For gastric polyps, APC treatment may take varying lengths of time; it might be completed in just a few minutes under smooth conditions, but could extend to over ten minutes in some cases. Overall, this is a relatively mature and safe examination method.

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Can stomach polyps cause bleeding?

With the increasing popularity of gastroscopy, the detection rate of gastric polyps is rising year by year. Gastric polyps refer to the protrusions from the gastric mucosa into the gastric cavity, forming either round or semi-circular elevations. They are usually benign lesions, including hyperplastic polyps and adenomatous polyps. However, adenomatous polyps can potentially become cancerous and require prompt attention. If a polyp becomes eroded, it may cause a small amount of bleeding, but this generally does not lead to blood in the stool. Blood in the stool typically refers to intestinal bleeding, which can appear as bright red, dark red, or even jam-like or purplish colors. This is often caused by diseases around the anus or colon diseases, such as polyp ulceration or even tumors, etc., which should not have a significant connection with gastric polyps.

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Can stomach polyps be felt by touch?

Gastric polyps are relatively common in gastroenterology and are generally asymptomatic. However, if the polyps are relatively large or numerous, symptoms such as early satiety, abdominal distension, and nausea may occur. Gastric polyps cannot be detected through physical examination, which generally yields negative results. There may be some abdominal tenderness, but gastric polyps cannot be detected through physical examination. The diagnosis of gastric polyps primarily relies on completing a gastroscopic examination, which can provide reference values for the size, scope, and quantity of the polyps. Therefore, gastric polyps cannot be detected by physical examination, and it is recommended to complete a gastroscopic examination for further clarification. Thus, as mentioned above, gastric polyps cannot be detected by physical examination; a comprehensive gastroscopic examination is recommended.

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How often should gastric polyps be rechecked?

Patients with gastric polyps are generally advised to have a gastroscope re-examination every six months to a year. If the polyp does not grow during the swelling process, and remains roughly the same, we recommend continuing with follow-up. Of course, if the polyps increase in number or size, especially if larger than one centimeter, we recommend timely endoscopic removal. Gastric polyps are actually a common condition clinically, and patients generally do not have any specific symptoms. Most patients discover the polyps incidentally during a gastroscopy. Most gastric polyps we find are benign, but a small proportion of patients may progress to cancer over time. Therefore, patients with gastric polyps do not need to be overly concerned, just undergo regular gastroscopic re-examinations, and perform gastroscopic removal when necessary. The exact cause of gastric polyp formation is not clear, and patients may undergo further tests, such as screening for Helicobacter pylori. If Helicobacter pylori infection is detected, we recommend treatment for Helicobacter pylori.