Patient's question:
What medication is best for chronic atrophic gastritis? Since getting this disease, although I have been taking medication, it hasn't had particularly good effects. Are there any medications with better efficacy that aren't too expensive? Or traditional Chinese medicine could also work?Doctor's answer:
Chronic atrophic gastritis is a relatively severe form of gastritis. There is no special and effective treatment for chronic atrophic gastritis, and medication should be chosen based on the patient's clinical manifestations and the cause of the disease. This type of gastritis has the potential to become cancerous, so it is recommended to undergo a gastroscopy examination at the hospital. Currently, when treating atrophic gastritis, Omeprazole is commonly used. Omeprazole can not only completely eliminate Helicobacter pylori but also has the function of protecting the gastric mucosa. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for gastritis is also very effective. Specific medications should be consulted at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital.