Patient's question:
My sister has always had a sensitive stomach. She often starts vomiting and having diarrhea after eating something that doesn't agree with her. She knows her stomach isn't good, but she hasn't really gone to the hospital much. When she feels pain, she just takes some medicine, and it usually gets better within a few days.Lately, with the weather getting cooler, her old stomach problems have returned. She's started vomiting again and can't keep food down. How should her stomach problems be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Actually, it's best not to take medication randomly for gastrointestinal diseases, because the medication itself can cause a certain degree of harm to the stomach. To treat stomach problems, it's necessary to implement dietary adjustments in daily life, which is the most crucial aspect. The general principle is to follow a soft and easily digestible diet, maintain regular meal times, ensure three meals a day, avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, milk, smoking, and consuming irritating substances. Also, avoid eating overly acidic or salty foods. Breakfast is particularly important and should never be skipped. In addition to active treatment, patients with stomach problems should also pay attention to maintaining a good mood in their daily lives, as a positive attitude is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.