Patient's question:
My mother has stomach pain. The gastroscopy showed superficial gastritis (simple type) and pyloric stenosis. The doctor said this stomach condition is not serious and can be cured with medication. However, after taking the medicine for three weeks, there is still no improvement! Urgent! When the pain occurs, she cannot move, and it radiates all the way up to her shoulder, as if she is carrying a very heavy burden. Additionally, she experiences frequent belching during pain attacks, which helps relieve the discomfort. Seeing my mother go through so much hardship makes me feel extremely helpless as her child!Doctor's answer:
Hello! It's important to take esophagitis seriously. If it doesn't heal for a long time, it can lead to esophageal relaxation or achalasia, both of which are quite serious conditions. It can also cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal ulcers. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.If there is Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach, taking antibiotics for treatment is appropriate. However, if there is no bacterial infection, do not overuse antibiotics to prevent disruption of the microbiota and potential damage to the liver and kidneys.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be an effective treatment as long as it is used correctly, and the results can be very good. In daily life, proper care is also essential—avoid foods and medications that irritate the stomach. Additionally, maintaining a healthy mental state is important. Only in this way can stomach diseases be completely cured.