Patient's question:
I want to know if my reflux gastritis is better treated with traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine. It has been hurting badly recently. What should I do about reflux gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and my advice is that you should actively seek Western medical treatment and dietary management. For treating gastritis with medication, antacid drugs like Omeprazole, gastrointestinal motility enhancers like Domperidone, and gastric mucosal protectants like colloidal bismuth are commonly used. Then, there is the need for self-care. Gastric diseases cannot be solely treated with medication; dietary control is very important. Pay attention to avoiding overeating and consuming easily digestible foods like porridge or rice soup. Avoid fried and spicy foods. Did you have a gastroscopy examination result confirming GERD? The daily treatment for gastritis patients mainly involves symptomatic treatment. Patients can take oral medications, supplement with vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, proper diet, and avoiding cold foods. We hope that gastritis patients can recover as soon as possible!