Patient's question:
I have been experiencing post-meal stomach pain and low appetite for two years, feeling full after eating a small amount. I initially thought it wasn't a big deal because it was just due to not eating dinner on time, and I was too busy with work to take it seriously. In the past two years, the condition has worsened, and sometimes I even experience pain even without eating. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they diagnosed me with chronic superficial gastritis. I would like to know if chronic superficial gastritis needs treatment?Doctor's answer:
Chronic superficial gastritis is the most common type of chronic gastritis. If symptoms are significant, medication is necessary. Pay attention to dietary hygiene. When eating dinner, chew food thoroughly and slowly to ensure it is sufficiently ground and mixed with saliva in the mouth. This can reduce the pressure on the stomach and make food easier to digest. Strictly avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, extremely cold, and spicy foods. Eat less starchy foods, practice small, frequent meals, and eat at regular times. Avoid overly hard and indigestible foods. In addition to timely treatment, patients with gastritis need to pay attention to maintaining deep sleep throughout their lives. Sufficient deep sleep is essential to help you recover from the disease as quickly as possible.