Patient's question:
On an empty stomach and after meals, when it starts in the afternoon, the stomach acid is high. Taking one tablet of Ranitidine and 2 tablets of VU quickly helps. After taking 9 sets of traditional Chinese medicine, there is no significant improvement, and the pain still persists. What could be the reason? In 1973, it hurt once. In 1976, it hurt once. In 2016, it hurt once. Recently, it has hurt again for about 15 days. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Pain in the stomach for a long time, medication is not effective. It is recommended to see a doctor for a gastroscopy examination. As the saying goes, "treating stomach problems is 30% cure and 70% care." Pay attention to preventing colds in the stomach, eating warm and soft, easily digestible foods, and quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. Avoid eating raw, cold, greasy, and spicy foods. Maintain sufficient deep sleep. For patients with severe stomach acid, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment and do not blindly trust advertisements or medications to treat the condition, as this may worsen the condition.