Patient's question:
Doctor, I often have stomach bloating. Sometimes I feel hungry, but no matter what I eat, I don't feel full. However, after a while, I start to feel pain from being full. The other day, after dinner, my stomach was so bloated and painful. What's wrong with me?Doctor's answer:
Gastric acid can assist in absorption, but if there is an excessive amount of it, it can damage the stomach and duodenum, and even "burn through" the mucosa and muscle, leading to diseases such as gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers. When you eat acidic foods, such as plums or vinegar, it further suppresses the excretion of gastric acid. At this point, the gastric acid will seep into the already corroded stomach mucosa (ulcer), thereby attacking the gastrointestinal tract and causing pain again. For patients with severe stomach pain, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Do not arbitrarily switch medications for treatment, as this may have the opposite effect.