Patient's question:
Gastric pain caused by stomach acid has undergone 13 breath tests, all of which were normal. The doctor prescribed this medication. Will there be rejection later with this medication? How does stomach acid actually cause this? I had a gastroscopy a year ago, and it showed superficial gastritis. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and an antacid, and it does not cause dependence. Superficial gastritis is not severe. In addition to medication, attention should be paid to diet—meals should be eaten on time, especially dinner. Avoid spicy, fried, greasy, extremely cold, and irritating foods. Do not drink beer, strong tea, or coffee. Reduce the intake of snacks, sweets, sweet potatoes, taro, glutinous rice, and bamboo shoots. Daxi (for neutralizing stomach acid and protecting the gastric mucosa) can be added. Besides timely treatment for stomach acid, friends with the condition should maintain a positive attitude in facing the disease. Only in this way can timely and appropriate treatment be provided. At the same time, it is important to pay close attention to dietary care and ensure a balanced nutrition, allowing the body to digest nutrients promptly. It is believed that this will help drive away stomach acid.