Can people with gastritis eat raw garlic?

Patient's question:

Every time I eat dumplings, I always feel disgusted. Just two cloves of raw garlic. I also smoke in my daily life, but during this period when I was doing a thorough check-up in the hospital, I found that I had superficial gastritis. Can gastritis patients eat raw garlic?

Doctor's answer:

Garlic has the effects of killing and sterilizing bacteria, and due to its strong, people with gastritis should avoid eating it as much as possible. Raw garlic is relatively better, while cooked garlic can be consumed. People with gastritis need to pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking, eating less spicy and irritating foods, and focusing on gentle and light meals. Additionally, they should also use drugs such as Omeprazole, Sucralfate, and Lactase together for treatment.

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