Patient's question:
I have always felt that my stomach isn't very comfortable. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as gastritis. I want to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. What kind of traditional Chinese medicine is good for regulating gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a very good therapeutic effect on gastritis. In TCM, gastritis is often characterized by symptoms such as epigastric pain and stomach distension, with relatively severe spleen deficiency, insufficient spleen yang, or damage to spleen yang due to excessive consumption of extremely cold food, leading to internal dominance of yin and cold, which manifests as dull epigastric pain, relief from warmth, reduced pain after meals, severe pain on an empty stomach, and cold limbs. The treatment involves Huang Qi Jian Zhong Wan (Decoction) to warm the spleen and stomach, alleviate tension, and promote blood circulation. For severe cases of gastritis, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid blindly relying on advertisements or over-the-counter medications, as this may worsen the condition.