Can Multiple Gastric Ulcers Develop into Gastric Cancer?

Multiple gastric ulcers may develop into gastric cancer. However, not all multiple gastric ulcers will develop into gastric cancer.

Cases that Will Not Develop into Gastric Cancer

1. Chronic superficial gastritis: It is a benign lesion, usually with no obvious symptoms or only mild symptoms of indigestion, such as upper abdominal discomfort. It can be cured after active treatment and generally does not progress to gastric cancer.

2. Acute simple gastritis: It is usually caused by drug stimulation, alcohol stimulation, etc. Patients may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Timely treatment can alleviate the condition and does not develop into gastric cancer.

Cases that Will Develop into Gastric Cancer

If a patient's multiple gastric ulcers are not effectively controlled for a long time and there is a tendency for malignancy, it may lead to the development of gastric cancer. As gastric ulcer is an ulcerative disease that occurs in the inner wall mucosa of the stomach or deeper parts, if no effective treatment and intervention are provided, the lesion will gradually expand and even undergo malignant transformation. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with multiple gastric ulcers must actively cooperate with doctors for standardized treatment to prevent further aggravation of the disease and other complications. At the same time, attention should be paid to a healthy diet in daily life, focusing on light and digestible foods, such as millet porridge and pumpkin porridge, and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and facilitate recovery.