Patient's question:
Recently, I have been experiencing upper abdominal pain, which lasts for several hours each time. The pain comes and goes, and it's quite painful. At times, it's so severe that I vomit acid water, but it improves significantly after a bowel movement. Sometimes, I have black or tar-like stools. How should I treat this?Doctor's answer:
Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, has been proven in recent studies that Helicobacter pylori and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most common causes of damage to the gastrointestinal protective mechanism, leading to the development of ulcers. Gastric acid plays a key role in ulcer formation. Additionally, drugs, stress, and hormones can also cause ulcers, and various psychological factors as well as poor dietary and lifestyle habits can lead to the recurrence of ulcers. [Moreover, during the treatment of gastric ulcers, in addition to immediate medical intervention, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also crucial. The patient must maintain a light diet while always keeping a cheerful and optimistic mindset.]