Patient's question:
I had an endoscopy and it was found to be atrophic gastritis. After taking the medication prescribed by the doctor, the symptoms were only temporarily relieved, but they keep recurring. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Minimize the elimination of all factors that may trigger illness, develop good dietary habits, and avoid foods and beverages that stimulate the gastric mucosa. It is essential to quit smoking and drinking, prevent the use of medications harmful to the gastric mucosa, and avoid foods and beverages that irritate the gastric mucosa, such as overly acidic, sweet, salty, spicy, excessively hot or cold foods, as well as strong tea and coffee. Meals should be regular, with a reduced intake of fried, smoked, or pickled foods, and avoid spoiled or foods. Fresh vegetables and fruits should be consumed in abundance. Patients with gastritis should, while understanding professional treatment, strictly avoid extreme hunger or overeating in daily dietary habits and never binge eat.