Patient's question:
I have chronic atrophic gastritis and have been taking Pingbengsan and Tianqi Weitong Jiaonang for over a year, which has been effective, but symptoms return when I stop taking the medication. What kind of medicine can help with self-healing?Doctor's answer:
Chronic atrophic gastritis is itself a chronic condition, requiring long-term care, not just medication, but more importantly, daily dietary and lifestyle management. With gastritis combined with acid reflux, from a TCM perspective, it is often considered an imbalance between the liver and spleen, with liver stagnation affecting the spleen.Recommendations:
- Maintain a light diet.
- Always keep a calm and positive mood.
- There are no highly effective 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 guidance for timely treatment and avoid switching medications arbitrarily, as this may lead to counterproductive results.