Patient's question:
Suffering from the illness for over twenty years, I have experienced stomach pain, stomach bloating, stomach acid, and sometimes back pain. A scan in the courtyard indicated gastritis. Difficulty in breathing, lower abdominal pain, what Chinese medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, unlike Western medicine where a single drug is prescribed for stomach problems. TCM categorizes stomach issues into conditions such as stomach heat, stomach cold, food stagnation, blood clots, and stomach yin deficiency, depending on individual symptoms and test results. Therefore, the prescribed herbal formulas or patent medicines will vary. If taken incorrectly, it can naturally lead to undesirable or unsatisfactory effects.Although traditional Chinese medicine has fewer side effects than Western medicine, it is still important not to take it casually. It is recommended to consult a reputable TCM hospital or clinic for follow-up treatment to avoid missing the opportunity to address the condition.
For patients with stomach pain, daily treatment primarily involves taking medication. Patients can use various oral medications in combination with a range of vitamins while paying attention to their diet, eating light, bland, and soft foods.