Patient's question:
Hello, doctor:I have had chronic pain for the past three years. Previously, I didn’t pay too much attention to it. In August of this year, due to the weather, I went to a hospital for a check-up. The doctor told me I might have gastritis, so they prescribed me two medications: sulfadiazine tablets (coated tablets) and berberine hydrochloride tablets. I was supposed to take them together. Initially, I took three tablets three times a day, and later, I increased it to four tablets three times a day. The doctor said I should take them for more than half a year. Here, I’d like to ask if the doctor’s prescription is reasonable, and whether gastritis is effectively treated with this medication. Additionally, I need to know if I should take them for more than half a year.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: There are no issues with your medication usage! The key for your situation is to actively pay attention to your diet while taking medication. Your diet should primarily consist of light foods, avoiding spicy, irritating, and cold foods. Primary dysmenorrhea not only affects women's health but can also lead to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to have a vaginal discharge test at the gynecology department of the hospital. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Additionally, pay close attention to personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness in the perineal area.