Patient's question:
Having difficulty swallowing, occasional mild pain under the armpit, pain when belching, but no pain when touched. Is it caused by stomach bloating?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, leading to the inability of clear qi to ascend and the inability of turbid qi to rise, resulting in symptoms such as hiccups. Generally, conventional medicine is difficult to (cure) it. If not treated promptly and correctly, the condition will gradually worsen. Western medicine primarily provides some neutralizing effect on stomach acid, temporarily alleviating symptoms. Stomach acid is an digestive fluid; when neutralized, it can lead to increased secretion. Long-term use of Western medicine can cause excessive stomach acid secretion, further damaging the gastric mucosa and leading to prolonged illness or even worsening of the condition. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has accumulated unique treatment methods through long-term clinical practice. Generally, TCM can be used to cure the condition.