Patient's question:
My father used to go to work early every day to earn more money to support the family. That's when he got gastritis. He's been taking Chinese herbal medicine to treat it ever since, but the effect isn't particularly noticeable. I'd like to ask how to treat this kind of gastritis and what foods should be avoided?Doctor's answer:
Common gastritis is pathologically often caused by excessive stomach acid leading to damage of the gastric mucosa, presenting as a clinical symptom. In terms of treatment, it typically requires the use of antacids, along with symptomatic medications. However, since we do not currently know the specific type of gastritis the patient has, medication should be administered based on careful examination results and doctor's advice. It is possible to combine Western medicine treatment with traditional Chinese medicine for holistic care. In daily dietary habits, it is important to maintain a light and regular diet, eat small meals frequently, avoid smoking and alcohol, and prevent catching colds.