Patient's question:
I always have stomach pain and diarrhea, does it hurt for a long time? What should I do? Before, it was also like this, chronic gastritis, but no diarrhea. Recently, it has started to diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Gastric pain cannot be ruled out as being caused by peptic ulcer or gastric ulcer. It is necessary to recommend an endoscopy for a thorough diagnosis. If necessary, check whether it is an infection with Helicobacter pylori. The specific symptoms of gastric ulcer include upper abdominal pain located below the xiphoid process (sternum) or around the midline of the upper abdomen, which presents as burning, gnawing, or hunger-like dull pain, distending pain, or dull pain. The pain can be relieved by defecation, drinking water, or consuming alkaline foods (such as steamed buns). An endoscopy is necessary for a thorough diagnosis. For patients with gastric pain, while receiving professional treatment, dietary therapy can be used as supplementary treatment in daily life. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge drink in daily dietary habits.