Patient's question:
I suffer from chronic atrophic gastritis and have been taking Pingbengsan and Tianqi Weitong Jiaonang for over a year. They are effective, but the symptoms return when I stop taking them. What kind of medicine can help with self-healing?Doctor's answer:
Chronic atrophic gastritis is itself a chronic condition that requires long-term care, not just medication, but more importantly, daily lifestyle management. With gastritis combined with acid reflux, traditional Chinese medicine considers it to be an imbalance between the liver and spleen, with liver qi stagnation affecting the spleen.Recommendations:
- Maintain a light diet.
- Always keep a calm mood.
- There are no particularly suitable traditional Chinese patent medicines for this condition. It is recommended to consult a hospital and seek a TCM prescription for syndrome differentiation and treatment, along with comprehensive evaluation and care.
Doctor’s Advice: For severe chronic atrophic gastritis patients, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly. Follow the doctor’s recommendations for timely treatment and avoid switching medications arbitrarily, as this may lead to counterproductive results.