Patient's question:
I have had stomach problems for over ten years and have taken many stomach medications, but they haven't been effective. I have been to the hospital for a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with mild chronic gastritis. My symptoms are severe belching and hiccups. Often, when I can't burp, it leads to chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Only when I successfully burp can I relieve the chest tightness and palpitations. Occasionally, I experience stomach pain, and I often have a burning sensation in my chest.Doctor's answer:
Gastric disease is a general term that includes conditions such as acute and chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and gastric polyps. It can manifest symptoms like pain, acid reflux, belching, nausea, vomiting, and post-meal fullness. The treatment for gastric disease depends on the specific condition. For chronic gastric diseases, it is necessary to maintain a regular diet, pay attention to dietary hygiene, reduce the intake of drugs that stimulate the stomach, and keep a pleasant mood. Medications that protect the gastric mucosa, such as sucralfate, are also important. Prokinetic drugs like mosapride and cisapride can promote gastrointestinal motility, and antibiotics are used to treat Helicobacter pylori infections. For acute gastric diseases with abdominal pain, corresponding pain relief and antiemetic treatments should be administered.