Can chronic gastric ulcer turn into cancer?

Years of gastric ulcer may turn into cancer. However, not all gastric ulcers will develop into cancer, and the specific situation needs to be judged based on the patient's physical condition, treatment effect, and other factors. Here are the scenarios:

Cases of Canceration

1. Superficial gastritis: If the patient's condition is severe and has not been treated promptly and effectively, long-term stimulation by inflammation may lead to abnormal proliferation of gastric mucosal epithelial cells, thereby inducing cancer.

2. Atrophic gastritis: If the patient's condition further worsens, resulting in atrophy or disappearance of the inherent glands of the gastric mucosa, it is more prone to dysplastic hyperplasia and intestinal metaplasia, thereby increasing the risk of cancer.

3. Severe atypical hyperplasia: When patients with gastric ulcer have severe atypical hyperplasia, if they do not undergo active and effective treatment, it may gradually develop into cancer.

Cases of Non-Canceration

If patients actively cooperate with doctors for treatment after falling ill and take medication in full dosage and duration according to doctors' instructions, such as acid suppressants like Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules, gastric mucosal protective drugs like Colloidal Bismuth Pectin Capsules, and antibiotics like Amoxicillin Capsules to control infections, the disease progression can generally be effectively suppressed, avoiding its transformation into more severe diseases. It is recommended that patients with gastric ulcer seek medical attention promptly, complete relevant examinations under doctors' guidance, and undergo targeted treatment after clarifying the cause. In daily life, pay attention to healthy eating, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and eat less spicy, greasy, and cold foods.