Patient's question:
Two years ago, I had a gastric ulcer, and now there are symptoms of another ulcer. The day before yesterday, I ate garlic, and it really seemed to affect my stomach. I feel excessive stomach acid and relatively severe pain, with a prolonged period of persistent pain. What should I do about chronic stomach problems with excessive stomach acid?Doctor's answer:
I have learned about your medical history and confirmed the diagnosis of peptic ulcer. Based on your symptoms and concerns, I recommend Western medicine treatment to reduce acid and repair the mucosa. Chinese medicine can be used to prevent recurrence. While I cannot guarantee a complete cure, there have been many studies on the effectiveness of Chinese medicine in preventing recurrence. After using Chinese medicine, the recurrence rate is significantly lower compared to not using it. You can tolerate taking Chinese medicine. For patients with stomach acid, in addition to symptomatic treatment, dietary therapy can be used as a supplementary treatment. It is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat in daily life.