What are the symptoms caused by gastric polyps?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing acid reflux and heartburn frequently lately, and I'm not sure why. After a hospital examination, it might be caused by gastric polyps. What are the symptoms that gastric polyps can cause?
Symptoms that may be caused by gastric polyps include:
1. Gastric discomfort: Patients with gastric polyps often experience epigastric pain, a feeling of fullness, or early satiety, which may worsen after meals.
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding: Some patients with gastric polyps may develop gastrointestinal bleeding, presenting as black tarry stools or blood in the stool, and severe cases may lead to anemia.
3. Nausea and vomiting: If a gastric polyp enlarges near the pyloric canal, it may obstruct gastric emptying, causing nausea and vomiting.
4. Other symptoms: Additional symptoms may include heartburn, abdominal or back tenderness, as well as systemic symptoms such as weight loss and fatigue due to the malignant potential of the polyps.