Patient's question:
I really disliked drinking beer when I was young. Every time I went out with friends, I would have half a liter or even more. Sometimes, I would even drink over a liter by myself. Back then, being young, I didn't feel any discomfort in my body. But in the past two years, I've gradually noticed that my stomach isn't working as well as it used to. I often feel severe stomach pain. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Gastric cold and gastric ulcer are chronic diseases. Regardless of internal or surgical treatment, the goal should be to go beyond completely eliminating symptoms, promoting ulcer healing, preventing recurrence, and preventing complications. Adjusting diet and lifestyle is an important aspect of treatment. This includes avoiding stimulating foods such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and chewing betel nuts, while maintaining regular and controlled meals. Drug treatment for gastric ulcers is divided into four major categories based on the pathogenesis of gastric ulcers: antacids, various receptor blockers for parietal cells, mucosal protectants, and antibiotics for Helicobacter pylori. Gastric ulcer is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek immediate treatment and follow their doctor's recommendations for symptomatic treatment.