Patient's question:
Recently, my husband has been experiencing upper abdominal pain, so he went to the pet hospital at the village entrance. He said it might be acanthoenteritis and asked me to take him to the hospital for a check-up, as that would be more accurate. But my husband felt there was no need for it and just took some stomach medicine casually. Now his pain is even worse. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
In cases of upper abdominal pain, the likelihood of gastritis is relatively high. Since oral medication is not effective, it is advisable to visit a hospital for examination. You can undergo an endoscopy for a thorough check-up. After a definitive diagnosis is made, symptomatic treatment can be administered, which will be more beneficial for the treatment outcome. The patient should pay attention to eating dinner on time, avoid catching a cold, and refrain from drinking beer. It is best to follow a light diet and choose easily digestible, non-irritating foods. For those with digestive disorders, gastric mucosal protectants such as [medication names] can be administered; for patients with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, gastrointestinal motility drugs can be given. The patient should decide on treatment and formulate their lifestyle plan based on their physical condition.