Patient's question:
No heartburn, just stomach pain; in the morning it's fine, but after eating, stomach pain or heartburn occurs; taking medicine helps a bit, what medicine can cure superficial gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Western medicine primarily serves to neutralize stomach acid and temporarily alleviate symptoms. Stomach acid is an digestive fluid, and when neutralized, it can lead to increased excretion. The dilute hydrochloric acid in stomach acid is a strong acid with high corrosivity. Therefore, long-term use of Western medicine can cause excessive stomach acid excretion, further damaging the gastric mucosa, leading to prolonged illness and even worsening conditions, potentially even leading to cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine has accumulated unique treatment methods through long-term clinical practice. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese herbs such as black alum, black jujubes, walnut kernels, and gardenia.