Patient's question:
The patient is 11 years old, a girl, who usually enjoys spicy food. Recently, she has experienced stomach pain after eating spicy or cold foods in the morning. She bought some medicine from a nearby children's hospital, which helped alleviate the pain. However, after two days of intravenous drips, the condition has not improved. What should she do?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is likely that the child is experiencing stomach pain due to chronic gastritis, which is relieved after eating spicy or cold foods. This condition is a common digestive system disorder, often caused by a diet that is too greasy or excessive consumption of spicy foods. For the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis, it is recommended to visit the gastroenterology department of a hospital for a follow-up examination. Combine the child's tongue and pulse characteristics for syndrome differentiation and flexibly use traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. Additionally, pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy and greasy foods.