Will gastric polyps grow again after removal?

Gastric polyps are papillary protrusions that appear on the surface of the gastric mucosa, and are mostly caused by abnormal proliferation of the gastric mucosa. There are often no obvious symptoms for a long time and it is usually discovered accidentally during gastroscopy, gastrointestinal barium meal radiography or other surgical procedures. There are usually no discomfort symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms often manifest as dull pain in the upper abdomen, bloating, discomfort, and in rare cases, nausea and vomiting may occur. So, will you still have children after gastric polyps are removed?

Gastric polyps may be related to factors such as drinking, eating meat, a family history of gastric cancer, and Helicobacter pylori infection. 90% of gastric polyps patients have no symptoms. When they have other symptoms such as gastritis, they may show abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and other discomforts. Although gastric polyps are classified as benign tumors, they can also cause harm to the human body if they remain there for a long time. The main harms are on two levels: one is the possibility of lesions; the other is that if the cysts are not removed, they may cause gastric bleeding when they grow larger. Therefore, it is generally recommended that patients undergo surgery to remove it. This operation is relatively simple and less traumatic, and the technology is relatively mature. It can be removed by argon gas knife, stone removal basket or water jet under gastroscopy. Gastric polyps are caused by the proliferation of gastric mucosal epithelial cells. They usually grow again after removal, and the probability of recurrence is relatively high.

What should I pay special attention to after removing gastric polyps?

1. Avoid eating after surgery

Repair the gastrointestinal function by removing the anus vent tube. You can drink a small amount of water on the same day after removing the gastric tube, 4 to 5 tablespoons each time, once every 2 hours. If there is no discomfort, give appropriate clear liquid diet every other day, 50ml~80ml/time. But it is best to abstain from food for 2 to 3 days after surgery.

2. Discourage excessive exercise

Avoid excessive exercise such as basketball and swimming within two weeks.

3. It is best to eat liquid food within 1 to 2 months after surgery

The main meal and hot pot side dishes should be nutritious and easy to digest. Raw, cold, fried, spicy and other foods that cause bloating are prohibited. The patient should eat small meals frequently, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid high-fat foods and pickled foods, supplement iron and vitamins appropriately, avoid alcohol and tobacco within two months, and have regulated diet. 3 to 6 months after the operation, you can gradually return to a normal diet according to your health condition.