Patient's question:
Since the Spring Festival, my stomach hasn't felt well. It might be because of drinking beer and eating more dinner. I've been constipated, sometimes feeling a bit blocked, but I haven't had any obvious stomach pain. Last night, I ate two slices of watermelon, which is very cold, and immediately felt heartburn. It felt like my stomach had a sour, painful sensation. By the third day, it had improved a bit. It seems like gastritis. I've never had any stomach or intestinal problems before. I've taken some traditional Chinese medicine, but can I recover with dietary adjustments and gentle care this time? Do I need a stomach endoscopy or medication? Can gastritis be regulated with diet?Doctor's answer:
Your condition doesn't need a gastroscopy for now. The reason for the recurrence of your symptoms this time is very clear. It's best to take some medication, and your symptoms will improve quickly this way, without having to endure any suffering. Once the symptoms disappear, you just need to pay more attention to your diet.I recommend taking Omeprazole and Mosapride. Omeprazole helps reduce acid production and protects the stomach lining, while Mosapride promotes gastrointestinal motility. Your diet should be light, avoiding spicy, greasy, very cold, and sweet foods, as well as alcohol. I hope this will be helpful to you.
For patients, if gastritis is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and proper medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of gastritis. Additionally, patients should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.