Patient's question:
Recently, my stomach hasn't been feeling well, with a very severe burning sensation. Every time I eat a meal, I experience acid reflux. I want to go to the hospital for a check-up, but I'm reluctant to do a gastroscopy because it's said to be very painful. So, I'm considering other detailed examinations, such as a barium meal. Can a barium meal examination detect gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Barium meal examination can carefully detect gastritis. However, to diagnose stomach diseases, the most accurate method is still a careful gastroscopy examination. Based on symptoms, you can take medications that suppress gastric acid secretion, such as proton pump inhibitors, in addition to medications that protect the gastric mucosa. Pay attention to dietary habits in daily life and avoid pickled, sweet, spicy, extremely cold, and fried foods. Eat meals on time and in moderation, and avoid overeating.