Patient's question:
I have been suffering from gastritis and gastric ulcers for a long time. I have taken many medications, but they haven't been very effective, so I have now given up on taking medicine and am looking for folk remedies. Previously, I saw a folk remedy that said it is beneficial to eat sea cucumber. So, does eating sea cucumber help with chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers?Doctor's answer:
Sea cucumbers don't really help in treating gastric ulcers or gastritis. In fact, eating too much may affect the body's ability to replenish and even exacerbate stomach discomfort, worsening the condition of gastritis or gastric ulcers. Gastritis and gastric ulcers are mainly caused by improper diet, excessive gastric acid secretion, and Helicobacter pylori infection, which stimulates and damages the gastric mucosa, leading to symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, and loss of appetite. Medications such as those that aid digestion and protect the gastric mucosa, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, can be taken to treat these conditions.