Patient's question:
I had a gastroscopy last week and was told I have mild to moderate peptic gastritis and a peptic ulcer in the duodenal bulb. The doctor prescribed four medications for me. How do I treat the duodenal ulcer and gastritis?Doctor's answer:
The main culprit of gastritis is usually Helicobacter pylori. If you have gastritis, you should actively take triple or quadruple therapy. Lansoprazole, bismuth potassium citrate, and clarithromycin are common combinations. Add cisapride for abdominal pain, and add propantheline for abdominal pain. Avoid extremely cold and irritating foods in daily life. With patience in treatment, gastritis can be cured. Pay attention to irregular gastroscopic follow-up examinations. Gastritis patients can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment in daily life while understanding the appropriate medication. Proper diet should be maintained in daily life to avoid irritating foods.