Patient's question:
My husband has been complaining of stomach pain recently. His stomach and esophagus always feel burning when eating. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The consideration is gastritis. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a gastroscopy to thoroughly examine and diagnose, followed by treatment. Medications such as Gastritis Granules, Chenxiang Weipian, and Pectin can be taken for treatment. It is essential to pay attention to avoiding foods: coffee, alcohol, meat juice, chili, mustard, pepper, etc., as these can stimulate gastric juice secretion or damage the gastric mucosa and should be avoided. Meals should be taken at fixed times and in appropriate quantities, chew food thoroughly, eat small meals frequently, and avoid smoking and drinking beer. Maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid overworking, and keep a positive mood. Do not defecate 2-3 hours before bedtime. It is also important to maintain a good mood in life, as a positive attitude is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.