Patient's question:
I have a stomachache. I was hospitalized before for an endoscopy, which showed superficial gastritis with erosion. A biopsy revealed a gastric ulcer. What should I do about superficial gastritis with erosion?Doctor's answer:
Since gastric ulcer is a chronic disease and prone to recurrence, it is necessary to tolerate long-term medication. Generally, Omeprazole capsules can be taken to treat it. A course of treatment usually requires medication for 4 to 6 weeks. In daily diet, it is recommended to eat small meals, quit smoking, and avoid alcohol. Consuming easily digestible foods such as noodles and rice porridge is advisable. Avoid spicy, greasy, extremely cold, and irritating foods. The daily treatment for patients with stomach pain mainly focuses on symptomatic relief. Patients can use various oral medications and combine them with many vitamins. Additionally, maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding alcohol are important.