Patient's question:
I previously suffered from chronic gastritis because I didn't like eating dinner at a fixed time, and sometimes I didn't eat at night. Now it has developed into chronic superficial gastritis. I want to know how long I need to take medication to recover. The doctor prescribed several boxes of medicine, but didn't specify how long to take it.Doctor's answer:
If your medication is a traditional Chinese medicine, it is generally fine to take it for 2-3 months or continuously without any issues. If it is Western medicine, such as Omeprazole, for example, it is generally recommended to stop taking it for a period after using it for 2-3 weeks. For instance, antibiotics used to treat Helicobacter pylori are generally recommended to be temporarily stopped after using them for 2-3 weeks. The most crucial aspect for chronic gastritis is not medication, but rather stabilizing your dietary habits. Eat regularly, avoid overeating at any meal, and do not let yourself go hungry for too long. Avoid spicy, irritating, and cold foods, do not stay up late, and always maintain a pleasant mood.