Patient's question:
I recently noticed that my body was particularly weak, so I had a gastroscopy. The detailed examination revealed an unexpected chronic superficial gastritis and bile reflux. The Helicobacter pylori test was positive. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin, Daxi, and some kind of Meizheng tablets. After taking them for three days, I woke up in the morning with an extremely empty and painful stomach. It has been almost a month now. Currently, I can only drink congee every day and dare not eat anything else. The pain is the worst from evening to morning. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
After a whole night of absorption, the stomach has long been empty. During fasting, excessive stomach acid directly attacks the stomach wall cells, causing pain. There are two possible scenarios in your case: one is simple excess stomach acid, and the other is your existing stomach condition, where the protective layer of the stomach wall cells has already been destroyed, such as gastritis. It is recommended to consult a doctor for a thorough examination and follow their guidance to take medication for treatment. Patients with stomach pain can, while understanding standard treatment, use home remedies as supplementary treatment in daily life. It is crucial to avoid extreme hunger or overeating in daily diet and never indulge in excessive consumption.