Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, I don't know why I always feel nauseous and like vomiting. My stomach has a dull ache, and sometimes I experience heartburn and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was treated for a while, but then it flared up again. Could you please tell me how difficult it is to treat gastric retention?Doctor's answer:
The main cause of gastric retention could be pyloric obstruction. It could also be functional, in which case a gastroscopy can be performed to check if there are any issues with the pylorus or the duodenal bulb. If there are problems, surgery can be used for treatment. If a thorough examination reveals no issues, it is likely functional, and medications that improve stomach health, aid supplementation, and enhance gastric motility can be used, such as Domperidone tablets. For severe cases, methods like acupuncture and physiotherapy, as well as physical exercise, can be used in combination for treatment. This type of treatment is not particularly difficult.