Patient's question:
I have had chronic superficial gastritis for a year and a half, and despite taking some medication, it hasn't been cured. After dinner, I experience severe burning sensation in my stomach, acid reflux, belching, and stomach pain. There is no abdominal pain. What medicine should be taken for chronic superficial gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic superficial gastritis falls under the category of chronic stomach conditions. Your situation is primarily caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, leading to the inability of clear qi to ascend and the failure of turbid qi to rise, resulting in symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, belching, and stomach pain. Generally, medications are difficult to this condition. Since you have not received proper treatment, there is a possibility of the condition worsening further. Therefore, it is crucial to receive correct treatment to achieve early, avoiding prolonged unresolved issues that may lead to further deterioration.If the gastritis condition becomes severe, immediate symptomatic treatment is necessary, along with appropriate medication. Otherwise, it may lead to recurrent attacks of gastritis. Additionally, patients need to pay attention to their diet and psychological care.