Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, for some reason, I have been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit, with a dull pain in my stomach and sometimes symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was treated for a while, but then it came back again. Is chronic superficial gastritis with erosion very serious?Doctor's answer:
First, if it's just a supplementary inflammation, it's not a particularly serious problem. However, if it's accompanied by erosion, it can be quite serious. Pay close attention to your diet—avoid extremely cold, spicy, or irritating foods, as these may stimulate the mucosa and lead to more severe erosion. Additionally, alcohol consumption must be avoided, and you should use many mucosal-protecting medications, such as aluminum hydroxide magnesium and omeprazole, etc.