Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, for some reason, I have been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit, with a persistent dull pain in my stomach and sometimes symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and after being treated for a while, the symptoms returned. I would like to know whether traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine is better for gastroenteritis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, gastroenteritis mainly depends on the cause. If it is acute gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, Western medicine is generally better. It is usually a proton pump inhibitor combined with two antibiotics, and this treatment is relatively effective. Chinese medicine also has a certain effect, generally used for chronic gastroenteritis. It can help regulate the function of the gastrointestinal tract, so it mainly depends on your symptoms.