Patient's question:
Three years ago, the results of the first endoscopic examination of the stomach showed "chronic superficial gastritis." The main symptoms were stomach bloating, constant belching, and prolonged discomfort that triggered pain in other internal organs. After a period of recovery, the condition recurred. I bought omeprazole and domperidone from a pharmacy, and the symptoms improved immediately, but the condition could not be fully cured. This morning, I underwent a second endoscopic examination, and the results showed "non-atrophic pyloric gastritis (hemorrhagic/exudative type)." I don't know if these two conditions are the same and how to this disease?Doctor's answer:
The patient primarily exhibits symptoms such as abdominal pain, belching, and referred pain. Detailed examination: The first gastroscopy showed chronic superficial gastritis; the second revealed non-atrophic antral gastritis. After taking proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs, the symptoms improved significantly. Non-atrophic antral gastritis is considerably more severe than chronic superficial gastritis and is often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Treatment typically involves eradicating Helicobacter pylori. In fact, having gastritis is not at all; patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated appropriately, the chances of controlling the condition and recovering are very high.