What are the causes of gastric perforation?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital due to severe upper abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a perforated stomach. May I ask what are the causes of a perforated stomach?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The causes of gastric perforation are diverse, mainly including:
1. Gastric ulcers: Gastric ulcers are the most common cause of gastric perforation, especially large ulcers and pyloric canal ulcers. The ulcers gradually deepen and eventually penetrate the gastric wall.
2. Unhealthy lifestyle habits: Long-term overeating, irregular eating habits, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking can all damage the gastric mucosa and increase the risk of gastric perforation.
3. Medication factors: Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) and certain antibiotics may damage the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric perforation.
4. Trauma: External violence such as car accidents and falls may directly damage the stomach wall, causing gastric perforation.
5. Other diseases: Gastric diseases such as gastric cancer and gastritis may also lead to gastric perforation during the progression of the disease.
