Patient's question:
Lately, I've been having stomach pain all the time, and it comes in waves. I took medicine, but it didn't seem to help at all. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it wasn't a big deal—it was chronic non-atrophic gastritis. It sounds pretty serious, but the doctor just gave me medicine and told us some precautions before sending me home. But I still want to ask, what exactly does chronic non-atrophic gastritis mean?Doctor's answer:
This is a type of chronic gastritis that indicates damage to the gastric mucosa, inflammation, and consequently causes symptoms of stomach pain. It is generally related to dietary stress, drinking beer, or drug-induced harm to the gastric mucosa. You need to consult a gastroenterology department in a hospital for follow-up. Under the guidance of a physician, use medications to protect the gastric mucosa, take them on schedule, and pay attention to a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. You cannot drink beer.