Patient's question:
I have chronic atrophic gastritis. First, I don't know what medicine to take to treat this disease because my body is hard to maintain now. If I don't eat for a day, I will never feel hungry, and drinking a sip of water makes me full. My stomach makes a rumbling sound all day, I burp, and sometimes my stomach feels hot in waves. What should I do about chronic atrophic gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is quite severe. Your atrophic gastritis has worsened due to ulcers and inflammation. Currently, Western medicine offers no effective treatment for atrophic gastritis. Some people who use Omeprazole and similar medications actually worsen their condition because atrophic gastritis already involves increased gastric acid secretion. Inhibiting gastric acid secretion further exacerbates the chronic inflammation.The condition of chronic atrophic gastritis is very serious. It is recommended that the patient start treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, dietary issues should be addressed, avoiding spicy foods to prevent worsening the condition.