Patient's question:
Last year it was a bit painful, but I didn't pay much attention. Later, it stopped hurting. This year, since October 10th, it has been hurting badly. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because of the pain. At times, it hurts so much that I can't even stand up. Sometimes eating a meal helps relieve the pain, but not always. On October 15th, I went to the hospital for an endoscopy, and the diagnosis was a duodenal ulcer, superficial gastritis with erosion, and bile reflux. Is Western medicine better or traditional Chinese medicine for this?Doctor's answer:
Western medicine is effective in treating stomach problems with quick results, while traditional Chinese medicine primarily treats stomach issues by nourishing yin and strengthening the stomach, stabilizing the microenvironment of the stomach, and repairing the gastric mucosa. The relief of symptoms is stronger with traditional Chinese medicine than with Western medicine. For acute recurrence, Western medicine is still quite effective. I recommend using many fast-acting blood-activating Western medicines to treat it, which can effectively treat various stomach problems with mixed syndromes. After the symptoms disappear, regular stomach examinations should be conducted. Patients face the harm of stomach ulcers, and we should actively adopt treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If the stomach ulcer does not heal after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to switch to a new treatment plan in a timely manner.