Patient's question:
30 years old, male, after eating more than 70% fullness, I feel stomach discomfort, and need to burp for a while to feel better. It has been like this for several years, but there are no symptoms such as poor appetite or difficulty swallowing. A gastroscopy at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine revealed superficial gastritis and a small amount of columnar mucositis at the lower esophagus (the doctor said it was Barrett's esophagus).Doctor's answer:
Hello! Barrett's esophagus is a type of reflux esophagitis. However, it has a higher rate of carcinogenesis. The treatment of reflux esophagitis is somewhat challenging, and it doesn't get better overnight—it requires a process. Improper diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, and eating or taking foods and medications that irritate the stomach can all trigger recurrent episodes of esophagitis. Therefore, after treatment, it's important to maintain proper care to prevent recurrence. If an episode occurs, seek timely treatment. Avoid overusing antacids, as excessive use can lead to gastric mucosal atrophy. Traditional Chinese medicine can be an effective treatment, as long as the diagnosis is accurate and the medication is used appropriately, reflux control can be very good.