Patient's question:
These past few days, I've been feeling weighed down, as if I've contracted some serious illness. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, and my liver, gallbladder, spleen, and intestines all came back normal. They didn't thoroughly examine my stomach, but I've been experiencing bloating and a lack of appetite these past two days. I also frequently burp, which is quite painful, and I have some stomach pain. My bowel movements are still relatively normal. My stomach has been tender, and I've had gastritis in the past.Doctor's answer:
We consider that gastritis is a likely cause of the aforementioned symptoms. It is recommended to take medications that can inhibit gastric acid secretion and increase the stimulation of gastric acid on the gastric mucosa; use prokinetic drugs to relieve abdominal pain; or use lactobacillus tablets to enhance gastrointestinal digestion and absorption. In addition to medication treatment, paying attention to proper diet is the most important. The daily treatment for patients with bloating is mainly symptomatic medication. Patients can use oral medications, combined with vitamins.