Patient's question:
About three months ago, I drank lemon water that had been left out for several days, and then I had excessive saliva. Now I still spit it out. I have chronic gastritis, but my stomach doesn't hurt, doesn't feel acidic or bloated—it's just that I have excessive saliva. I've been taking Chinese medicine for two months, but it hasn't helped. What medicine should I take for excessive saliva with chronic gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic gastritis can be managed with frequent use of gastric mucosal protectants, such as sucralfate, or with PPIs combined with omeprazole. Maintain good dietary habits and a regular lifestyle. Eat at fixed times and in appropriate quantities, avoiding irritating foods and medications harmful to the gastric mucosa. In addition to treating gastritis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and always maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.