Patient's question:
The stomach often hurts. The endoscopy results showed gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic superficial gastritis. Does this condition cause a bitter taste in the mouth?Doctor's answer:
You have superficial gastritis, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is believed to be caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, leading to the inability of clear Qi to ascend and the inability of turbid Qi to rise, resulting in bitter taste in the mouth. Therefore, you need active treatment for your stomach condition. It is recommended that you take some TCM-based nourishing measures under the guidance of a TCM practitioner, while also avoiding overeating and spicy, irritating foods in your diet. Limit consumption of sweet and sour foods, and completely avoid alcohol. Maintain a proper lifestyle and pay attention to rest. Gastritis can be a serious condition, so it is advised that patients seek timely treatment and follow their doctor's advice for symptomatic relief. Additionally, focus on dietary issues to avoid spicy and irritating foods, preventing further worsening of the condition.