Patient's question:
Since August 2009, I have been experiencing stomach pain and diarrhea, and my body has been getting progressively thinner. My weight has decreased from over 160 jin to over 120 jin. How should I treat this?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to undergo an endoscopy for a thorough examination to rule out other gastrointestinal diseases, and then consider the possibility of gastritis or enteritis. Chronic gastritis requires long-term care, with treatments including proton pump inhibitors, sucralfate for stomach protection, mosapride, and domperidone for promoting gastric motility. The main focus should be on regulating diet and lifestyle. Avoid irregular eating habits, smoking, alcohol, spicy foods, overly cold, hot, or hard foods. Instead, opt for slow eating and a light diet. Additionally, during the treatment period, the patient's dietary condition and care are also crucial. Patients must pay close attention to their diet, consuming more light foods to prevent unnecessary harm.