What are the causes of gastric perforation?
Disease description:
My own body has been quite healthy, but recently I suddenly started feeling a bit nauseous, and sometimes I experience severe pain in the upper abdomen. After an examination, I was diagnosed with a gastric perforation. Doctor, what causes gastric perforation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Gastric perforation is a serious gastric condition, and its causes mainly include the following aspects:
1. Gastric ulcer: Gastric ulcer is the most common cause of gastric perforation. When the ulcer lesion gradually deepens and penetrates through the entire gastric wall, it can lead to gastric perforation. Particularly certain specific types of ulcers, such as giant ulcers and pyloric canal ulcers, are more prone to perforation.
2. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Long-term or excessive use of medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen can damage the gastric mucosa, increase the risk of gastric ulcers, and potentially lead to perforation.
3. Helicobacter pylori infection: This bacterium is one of the main causes of gastric ulcers. It damages the protective layer of the gastric mucosa, allowing gastric acid to directly erode the gastric wall, leading to ulcers and perforation.
4. Stress ulcers: Under stressful conditions such as severe illness, surgery, burns, or trauma, the body's stress response may lead to a decrease in gastric mucosal barrier function, resulting in ulcers and possible perforation.
5. Gastric tumors: Some gastric tumors, such as gastric cancer, can erode the gastric wall and cause perforation.
If you experience gastric discomfort or symptoms suggestive of gastric perforation, seek medical attention promptly.
