Does gastroenteritis require surgery?

Patient's question:

I am 34 years old. Recently, I don't know why I always feel nauseous and like vomiting. My stomach aches sometimes with symptoms of burning and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was fine for a while, but then it started again. Is surgery necessary for gastroenteritis?

Doctor's answer:

First, if it is simply acute gastroenteritis, surgery is not necessary. You need to look at the specific symptoms. If it is primarily based on stomach pain symptoms, it is mainly an upper gastrointestinal tract issue. Proton pump inhibitors can be considered, along with sucralfate to protect the stomach lining for treatment. If necessary, an endoscopy can be performed, because your lifestyle habits are not good, it is important to check for more serious stomach diseases. In the future, you must adjust your lifestyle, eat a healthy diet, and it is best not to drink beer.

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