Patient's question:
Main symptoms: Abdominal distension, difficulty defecatingOnset time: August 2009 to present
Laboratory test results: Gastritis
Doctor's answer:
Chronic gastritis is a chronic disease, generally without significant changes, but the gastrointestinal symptoms it causes greatly affect the patient's life. The bloating caused by chronic gastritis, or the constipation and indigestion resulting from gastrointestinal dysfunction, are very common. The improvement of chronic gastritis is closely related to lifestyle, mood, and dietary habits. If you frequently consume spicy, greasy, overly salty, or overly sweet foods, it is not good. Additionally, mood plays a significant role, as the gastrointestinal system is closely linked to emotions. Why people lose their appetite when angry is due to this reason. Therefore, while undergoing treatment, it is also important to maintain a good mood and avoid frequent mood swings, as this is not beneficial for your condition. Try to find relaxation methods that suit you, keep a cheerful mood, and ensure adequate sleep. Poor sleep quality can also easily lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction. You can also use some dietary therapy methods. If your bowel movements are very hard, or if you often experience dry mouth, you can boil lean pork with 20 grams of Su Geng, 15 grams of Sheng Di, and 10 grams of Fo Shou. First, boil the medicinal herbs for about 20-30 minutes until they are boiling, then add the lean pork.