Patient's question:
After going to bed in the morning, I feel a sense of hunger in my stomach with a slight pain. After meals, I have a habit of having a bowel movement. Sometimes after meals, my stomach feels bloated and painful, and I have the urge to have a bowel movement, which is initially loose and porridge-like. Is this a stomach problem? What medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, it is recommended to avoid prohibited substances such as alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods, and greasy foods! Generally, multiple medications can be used in combination for treatment: [1] Gastric mucosal protectants, such as, this medication has no significant side effects, occasionally causing constipation. [2] H2 histamine receptor antagonists, such as cimetidine, ranitidine, and famotidine. [3] Antacids, such as magnesium hydroxide—aluminum hydroxide complexes. [4] Antibiotics, to inhibit Helicobacter pylori, such as metronidazole and bismuth preparations. [5] Proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole and lansoprazole. In addition to treating stomach conditions, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life.