Patient's question:
Two years ago, I already had this stomach problem, and it has been going on for many years. Sometimes when I don't eat dinner on time, my stomach starts to hurt. Every time it hurts, I take a little stomach medicine to promote blood circulation. Recently, I've been quite busy and haven't paid attention to eating dinner, so my stomach has started to hurt again. I took medicine, but it didn't work. As a result, I fainted. My colleague took me to the hospital. After a thorough examination, they said I have gastritis. How should I take care of it?Doctor's answer:
Patients should eat soft and nutritious, easily digestible foods. Avoid hard, fried, spicy, and cold foods, as well as alcohol and strong tea. Eat small, frequent meals. Chew slowly when having a bowel movement. During the acute phase, a liquid diet should be the foundation, such as rice soup, lotus root powder, and fruit juice. Once the condition improves, a semi-liquid diet can be introduced, such as congee, noodle soup, and steamed eggs. People with bloated stomachs should eat less milk and soy products. Gastritis can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly while also paying close attention to dietary issues, focusing on light foods. It is hoped that patients with gastritis can receive professional treatment.