Nodular elevation in the antrum of the stomach
May 31, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, nodular elevations in the antrum may be caused by factors such as antral gastritis, antral ulcer, or antral polyps. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific underlying cause. Besides these three conditions, other possible causes include submucosal tumors of the antrum, antral lymphoma, and antral cancer. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.
In general, nodular elevation in the antrum may be caused by factors such as antral gastritis, antral ulcer, or antral polyps. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Antral Gastritis
Infection with Helicobacter pylori may lead to inflammation in the antrum. Inflammatory stimulation of surrounding tissues can result in gastric mucosal edema and congestion, possibly causing thickening of the gastric wall and nodular elevation. It is recommended that patients take medications such as esomeprazole magnesium enteric-coated tablets and sucralfate chewable tablets under medical guidance, while also maintaining proper hygiene during meals.
2. Antral Ulcer
Long-term smoking and alcohol consumption can damage the gastric mucosa and impair gastrointestinal function, leading to antral ulcers. The ulcer-induced defect may penetrate the gastric wall, forming a nodular elevation. It is recommended that patients use medications such as ranitidine hydrochloride tablets and teprenone capsules under medical supervision, while avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption.
3. Antral Polyp
Long-term consumption of pickled foods or hot foods may damage the gastric mucosa and trigger the development of antral polyps, resulting in nodular elevation. It is recommended that patients take medications such as amoxicillin capsules and colloidal bismuth pectin capsules under medical guidance, along with modifying their dietary habits.
Besides the three causes listed above, other conditions such as submucosal tumor of the antrum, gastric lymphoma, or antral cancer may also be responsible. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.
