Patient's question:
My child is 10 years old and has been dry heaving after meals for over two years. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said it was gastritis. After receiving an intravenous drip, the vomiting became even worse. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Gastritis is a general term for inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It is a common disease, which can be divided into acute and chronic types. Acute gastritis is commonly classified as simple or erosive. The former manifests as upper abdominal discomfort, pain, anorexia, nausea, and dry retching; the latter is primarily characterized by gastrointestinal bleeding, with symptoms such as vomiting blood and black stool. The diagnosis of gastritis mainly relies on endoscopy and careful examination of gastric mucosal biopsies. Therefore, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made at this time.