Liu Qiang, 52, is a project manager at a construction company. He has always been in good health, and he is even more diligent in his work, often the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. However, in the past month or so, Liu Qiang has always felt panicked after meals, belched more, and sometimes had some acid reflux. At first, he didn't pay attention to it, but thought it was caused by being too busy with work and eating irregularly.
It wasn't until a company physical examination that the doctor recommended him to have a gastroscopy that Liu Qiang realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Mr. Liu, have you been feeling unwell lately?" Dr. Wang, who received the consultation, asked.
"For the past month or so, I have been feeling bloated after meals, as if I can't eat. Liu Qiang replied truthfully, "Sometimes I still regurgitate acid, and belching is more frequent than before." I've been paying attention to my diet, but it doesn't seem to be improving. "
"These symptoms really deserve attention. Dr. Wang nodded, "Do you usually have a lot of pressure in your work and life, and do you have a regular diet and work and rest?"
"I've always been busy at work, often going out early and returning late, and my diet and rest are inevitably irregular. Liu Qiang sighed, "In addition, the company's affairs are not finished, and the pressure is indeed not small." "
Dr. Wang expressed his understanding: "From your situation, discomfort after meals, accompanied by symptoms such as decreased appetite and belching and acid reflux is likely to be chronic gastritis, but the possibility of other diseases cannot be ruled out. I recommend that you schedule a gastroscopy as soon as possible to see if there is any abnormality in the gastric mucosa. "
"Gastroscopy? Liu Qiang, who has always prided himself on being brave, flinched a little when it came to gastroscopy.
"Now the painless gastroscopy is very mature, and the whole process is like a sleep, and there will be no discomfort. The doctor smiled and reassured, "In contrast, early detection of problems and timely intervention are much more important." You might as well plan ahead. "
Under the doctor's persuasion, Liu Qiang finally made up his mind to have a gastroscopy.
"Mr. Liu, the examination results show that you have a 0.6cm ulcer in the antrum, the surrounding mucosa is eroded and congested, and there is mild intestinal metaplasia. "These changes suggest that the gastric mucosa has developed a certain degree of lesions, and there is a risk of developing gastric cancer." "
"Stomach cancer?" Liu Qiang's face turned pale in an instant.
"Don't be nervous, the degree of lesions is not serious now, and the chance of cancer is not high. The key is to treat it promptly and at the same time improve your lifestyle. The doctor was relieved, "I will formulate a detailed treatment plan for you, including taking antacids, drugs to regulate gastrointestinal function, etc." But you also have to work hard to cooperate, quit smoking and drinking, work and rest regularly, and eat less spicy and irritating foods. You also need to learn to release stress and maintain an optimistic and peaceful mindset. "
Liu Qiang was relieved and nodded again and again: "Thank you, doctor, I will definitely strictly follow your instructions." Now that I think about it, if it weren't for this gastroscopy, I might have lived an unhealthy life without knowing it, and I didn't regret it until my condition worsened. "
Gastric cancer is the second most common malignant tumor in mainland China, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. However, many people know little about the early screening of stomach cancer and miss the best time for treatment.
Remember, early screening is key to preventing stomach cancer. Be vigilant if you have:
People over 40 years old, especially those with bad habits such as smoking and drinking; Those with a family history of gastric cancer; Long-term unhealthy eating habits, often eating pickled, barbecued, high-salt and other foods; Symptoms such as epigastric discomfort, fullness, belching, and acid reflux persist after meals; Pre-existing gastric diseases, such as chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc.
Of course, gastroscopy is not a one-and-done process. We should also develop healthy lifestyle habits, starting from diet, exercise, mentality, etc., and take a multi-pronged approach to take care of our stomach health in an all-round way. Eat small and frequent meals, light and less oil, eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise moderately, ensure sleep, and relax your mood...... It seems like an ordinary little thing, but it is a powerful weapon to prevent stomach cancer.
Health is never something that can be achieved overnight, but requires our perseverance and hard work day after day. I hope that each of us can get inspiration from Liu Qiang's story, improve health awareness, master scientific preventive health knowledge, let the "stomach" be in charge, and take the first step towards a healthy life without delay. Are you ready?
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