Patient's question:
Brother, I had a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with chronic superficial gastritis. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners said I have dampness-heat in the spleen and stomach, with dampness obstructing the middle energizer. In the summer, eating watermelon makes me feel uncomfortable, my stool is a bit runny, I always feel uncomfortable in my stomach, I lack energy every day, my eyes feel heavy and I can't keep them open. They prescribed me traditional Chinese medicine. I'd like to ask, if I take Western medicine, what should I take?Doctor's answer:
The gastroscopy shows chronic superficial gastritis. In addition to taking protective stomach medications like omeprazole or ranitidine, it is recommended to consume easily digestible and non-irritating foods, such as semi-liquid or low-fiber diets. Eat small, frequent meals, and avoid mechanically and chemically stimulating foods and extremely cold foods. It is advisable to provide foods rich in protein and various vitamins, such as fresh leafy vegetables. For those with excessive stomach acid, it is best to avoid concentrated chicken soup, refined broths, acidic foods, and large amounts of protein to prevent increased stomach acid secretion. Instead, consider foods like soy milk, vegetable puree, and congee. In fact, having gastritis is not at all. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of controlling the condition and recovering are very high.