Patient's question:
Hello, I had a gastroscopy two months ago, and the results showed erosive gastritis. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for half a month, a follow-up gastroscopy revealed chronic superficial gastritis of the antrum. Could the erosion turn into superficial gastritis of the antrum, or was the gastroscopy test incorrect? My main symptom is acid reflux. Omeprazole and Ranitidine haven’t been effective. What medication should I take for severe acid reflux?Doctor's answer:
Your condition falls under the category of chronic stomach problems, primarily caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, leading to symptoms such as acid reflux. Generally, conventional medications struggle to provide a complete cure. Due to the lack of proper treatment, there is a possibility of the condition worsening. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese herbs like Hei Fan (Chinese Iron Ore), Hei Zao (Black Jujube), Walnuts, Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit), and Fu Ling (Poria) in combination for treatment. This can help quickly alleviate symptoms without acid reflux.The combination of these traditional Chinese herbs can thoroughly eliminate damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, cleanse the turbid qi in the intestines and stomach, and rapidly repair the gastric mucosa, thereby achieving a complete cure. There are several treatment methods for gastritis, but since the condition varies among patients, the approach should be tailored accordingly. Therefore, it is advised that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms appear.