Patient's question:
In November 2009, I had gallstone removal. In March and April of this year, I experienced stomach pain, acid reflux, and bloating. At night, I had stomach acid regurgitation, which caused a sore throat and dry cough. I initially thought it was pharyngitis, but after visiting two hospitals, the doctors said it wasn't pharyngitis. A gastroscopy revealed superficial gastritis with erosion. The pathology results showed moderate inflammation of the gastric mucosa with tissue changes and lymphoid follicles. The doctor prescribed Omeprazole and other medications for treatment, which lasted for 6 weeks and symptomatically resolved. However, after stopping the medication for 1 month, the symptoms reappeared. Now, after using the medication for 2 weeks, the effect is still not good. I often cough and dry vomit after meals during the day, and even when I take a nap in the evening, I have to prop my head up very high with a pillow, but it still doesn't help. I am in great pain. Is there any other way to cure my condition?Doctor's answer:
According to the results of the detailed gastroscopy examination, it is chronic gastritis, very likely to be bile reflux gastritis. Proton pump inhibitors such as Omeprazole, prokinetic drugs like Mosapride, and mucosal-protecting drugs like Sucralfate can be used. The doctor inquired: The daily treatment for patients with stomach pain is mainly symptomatic treatment. Patients can take many oral medications, coordinate with a variety of vitamins, and pay attention to diet by eating light, soft, and easily digestible foods. It is hoped that patients with stomach pain can recover as soon as possible. Thank you.