Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 46 years old. Has had gastritis for ten years and suffered from a gastric ulcer ten years ago. Recently, she has developed gastritis with back pain, difficulty sleeping. During episodes, she experiences vomiting, diarrhea, inability to eat, and general weakness.Doctor's answer:
Hello! I hope my answer can help you! What is erosive gastritis? Erosive gastritis is also known as verrucous gastritis or maculopapillary gastritis. It is often associated with peptic ulcers, superficial or atrophic gastritis, and can also occur alone. The main manifestations are multiple verrucous, swollen rugose or papilliform elevations on the gastric mucosa. In terms of symptoms, maculopapillary gastritis shows no significant difference from other chronic gastritis. Clinical diagnosis mainly relies on gastroscopy. Pathologically, maculopapillary gastritis can be divided into mature and immature types. The etiology of maculopapillary gastritis is still unclear. For maculopapillary gastritis, if it is immature, medication can be administered first, and dietary adjustments should be made. The specific medication depends on your individual condition. Dietary adjustments include avoiding rough, pungent, and excessively hot foods to reduce irritation to the mucosa; eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and less or no smoked or pickled foods to reduce salt intake. Meals should be regular and portion-controlled, with a focus on easily digestible foods. Eat small, frequent meals and chew food thoroughly. Gastritis should avoid stimulant beverages like strong alcohol, strong tea, and coffee, as well as spicy seasonings like chili, pepper, and mustard. The most important thing is to eat at regular times and in controlled portions. Developing good dietary habits is key to treating gastritis. Wish you good health! Thank you for the above answer, hope it can help you! If you are in Guangzhou, I recommend you to see the Gastroenterology Department of the Guangzhou Air Force Command Hospital! Address: No. 475 Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou (opposite Guangdong University of Technology) Bus Route: Take any city bus in Guangzhou to "Guangdong University of Technology Station 2" and you can get there.