Patient's question:
I have had chronic gastritis for 3 to 4 years. During this period, it improved for 2 years, but it has recently flared up again. I eat very lightly, but why do I still get stomach pain (before or after meals), and why does my mouth always have a sour taste after washing my face, when going to bed, and when lying down? I also have bad breath, and there is a smell when I breathe. I have been taking Western medicine and have tried almost all kinds of stomach medicine, but why hasn't it gotten better?Doctor's answer:
This bad breath is caused by gastritis. Once the gastritis is treated, the problem of bad breath can be resolved. In this case, it is best to opt for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation. TCM's nourishing approach can not only reduce the patient's constitution and promote comprehensive recovery but also directly address the damage to the gastric mucosa, enabling the body to heal itself. This approach effectively embodies the TCM principle of "treating seven parts with nourishment and treating three parts with medicine." You need to find a highly skilled TCM practitioner to resolve this issue. The latest Western medicine treatment plan currently available is a triple therapy: 1. Acid-suppressing medication (proton pump inhibitors).