Patient's question:
Initially, everything was normal. Suddenly one morning, I had a slight sensation of nausea and went to see a doctor. They diagnosed me with a stomach flu. I received 7 days of intravenous drips and took many medications, which made my stomach so upset that I kept vomiting. Later, I changed to another place for 5 days of drips specifically for treating the stomach. I still had the sensation of nausea but wasn’t actually vomiting. After that, I started Chinese medicine treatment. About a month later, everything was basically back to normal, and I was eating dinner well. However, I still felt a bit cold in my stomach and thought my stomach wasn’t as good as before. It was absorbing food slowly, and my bowel movements were not well-formed. The Chinese medicine doctor said I have a deficiency of spleen and cold. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Considering gastritis, this condition can generally be treated with oral administration of ranitidine combined with gentamicin or by using omeprazole, lansoprazole, and clarithromycin. It has fewer side effects and a lower recurrence rate. Additionally, consuming 4 dates and 10 raw peanuts on an empty stomach every morning, and using a hot water bag to warm the stomach area after dinner, can yield noticeable effects after a period of patience. There are many treatment methods for gastritis, but since the patient's condition varies, the diagnostic approach also differs. Therefore, it is essential for patients to receive a prompt diagnosis so that treatment can be tailored to their specific symptoms.