Patient's question:
On March 8, 2013, because gently pressing on the point below the chest caused pain, I went to the hospital for an endoscopy. The results were: esophagus, chronic superficial gastritis with erosion, and bile reflux. What should I do about erosive gastritis with bile reflux and esophagitis?Doctor's answer:
The Western medicine such as Gastric Comfort Capsules primarily serves to neutralize stomach acid, providing temporary symptom relief. Stomach acid is an digestive fluid, and when neutralized, it may lead to increased excretion. The 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.Traditional Chinese medicine has accumulated unique treatment methods through long-term clinical practice. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese herbs such as Hei Fan (Chinese Gallnut), Hei Zao (Black Jujube), Hei Tao Ren (Walnut Kernel), Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit), San Ling (Sparganium), Chuan Shan Jia (Trionyx Sinensis), Chen Qu (Curcuma), Mai Ya (Malt), Shang Jia (Upper Turtle Shell), Xia Jia (Lower Turtle Shell), Hong Hua (Safflower), Hainan Chen (Acorus Calamus), Tie Dan Fen (Iron Gall Powder), Feng Jiao (Propolis), and Feng La (Beeswax) in combination for treatment. This approach is fast-acting and highly effective, capable of completely curing the condition.