Patient's question:
I have been experiencing stomach pain, acid reflux, belching, heartburn, and a decreased appetite recently. Sometimes, apart from the symptom of dry heaving, there is a burning, bloated pain in the middle of the upper abdomen, which lasts for about half an hour. My stool is black, and it's oily. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as a gastric ulcer. What should be paid attention to when treating gastric ulcer patients?Doctor's answer:
Since gastric ulcer is a chronic disease and prone to recurrence, it is necessary to tolerate long-term medication to ensure complete healing. Never stop taking medication abruptly if symptoms improve slightly, and absolutely avoid changing medications frequently—such as switching to a different drug after just a few days when symptoms are still unstable. Generally, a course of treatment requires medication for 4 to 6 weeks, and after pain relief, stable treatment is still needed for 1 to 3 months, or even longer. Omeprazole capsules are commonly used for treatment.In addition to treating gastric ulcer, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a positive mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.