Patient's question:
The other night, I ate fruit, and by the third day, I was feeling nauseous and vomiting. The past two days, I've had constant abdominal pain and can't eat. I've been getting IV fluids for two or three days, but I still don't have an appetite. How should I be treated?Doctor's answer:
Bloating, often caused by indigestion and slow gastrointestinal activity, is common among people with gastritis and gastric ulcers.1. Pathogenesis and Etiology
The reasons for bloating are multifaceted, such as stress and indigestion, primarily due to insufficient gastric motility.
2. Clinical Symptoms and Harm
Typical symptoms include post-meal fullness, belching, restlessness, and loss of appetite. The recurring and chronic nature of bloating can lead to gastritis and gastrointestinal ulcers.
3. Common Medications
Guaikangyu is primarily used to enhance gastric motility. For patients with gastroenteritis, daily treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic relief. They can take various oral medications, often combined with vitamins.