Patient's question:
Stomach bloating, taking traditional Chinese medicine for a week, there's a bit of effect, but there's a bit of diarrhea and stomach pain. After finishing the medicine, I went back to get more medicine and showed the doctor proof of stomach pain. He gave me 7 days' worth of medicine, and the dosage seems to be less this time. This time there's no diarrhea. But this time it feels like it's not working. Besides the few days I didn't take the medicine, should I go back and ask him to increase the dosage? Or else, didn't I just waste my time?Doctor's answer:
Considering gastritis, this condition can generally be treated with oral administration of ranitidine combined with gentamicin or by using omeprazole, lopid, and clarithromycin. It has fewer side effects and a lower recurrence rate. Additionally, consume 4 dates and 10 raw peanuts on an empty stomach every morning, and use a hot water bag to warm the stomach area after dinner. After enduring for a period of time, the effects will become noticeable. In addition to timely treatment, patients with gastritis also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life, as a positive mood is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.