Patient's question:
This month, I had an endoscopy, but no problems were found. Sometimes I experience abdominal bloating and pain, have a poor appetite, frequently burp, and have a bad odor in my mouth. The surface of my tongue is white. Should I suppress my diet? The diagnosis is superficial gastritis. Is it harmful to the stomach to have an endoscopy every three months?Doctor's answer:
Within one month, doing two endoscopies in a row has little interference on the stomach. It's not necessary to do endoscopies consecutively. It is recommended to take bismuth potassium citrate alone for 6 weeks. Pay attention, amoxicillin requires a skin test. This regimen can completely eliminate Helicobacter pylori and protect the gastric mucosa. Endure taking the medication to prevent recurrence. It is essential to abstain from alcohol, and limit coffee, spicy foods, eat small and frequent meals, eat at regular times, and avoid overly hard and indigestible foods. The condition of gastritis is very serious. It is recommended that patients start treatment immediately, and hope that patients can receive symptomatic treatment according to the doctor's advice. At the same time, pay attention to self-care training, proper diet, to avoid aggravating the condition.