Q My endoscopy showed atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia. Is this dangerous? Can Korean medicine help?
A Atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia are precancerous lesions that can raise stomach cancer risk, so regular endoscopic follow-up is most important. Korean medicine cannot replace this follow-up but plays a supportive role in easing stomach symptoms and reducing the burden on the lining.
Detailed Answer
Atrophic gastritis is known to raise stomach cancer risk by about 6 times, and intestinal metaplasia by 10-20 times, as precancerous lesions. Therefore, if you have received such a diagnosis, regular endoscopic follow-up to monitor changes and detect cancer early is most important above all. The follow-up interval should follow the guidance of your Western medicine physician.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment never replaces regular endoscopic follow-up. However, while you undergo monitoring, it plays a supportive role in easing symptoms such as bloating and heartburn and regulating spleen-stomach function to reduce irritation to the lining. We recommend combining it with regular examinations.
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