Patient's question:
My husband has a bad stomach, and sometimes his bad breath is very severe. Eating spicy food causes a burning sensation in his stomach. After taking Omeprazole, it feels a bit better. Should he have an endoscopy? He is afraid of having an endoscopy. Are there other methods to diagnose where the problem with his stomach is?Doctor's answer:
To understand the clear condition of stomach problems, only an endoscopy is the most direct and thorough examination. The treatment plan for stomach problems is very slow; it follows the principle of "treating three parts and nurturing seven parts." It is essential to take medication according to the prescribed course. Avoid spicy, extremely cold, and hard-to-digest foods, and also avoid alcohol. In addition, during the treatment for bad breath, besides timely treatment, the patient's dietary habits and mental state are also very important. The patient must always maintain a cheerful mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary interference in the complete recovery from bad breath.