I've had erosive gastritis for a year, and it still hurts every day.

May 15, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
It has been a year since the diagnosis of erosive gastritis, yet stomach pain persists daily. This is usually caused by food irritation, indigestion, or damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa. Besides these factors, it could also be due to gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, or enteritis. It is recommended that the patient seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for further examination. In daily life, the patient should consume more fresh fruits, vegetables, and easily digestible foods.

Erosive gastritis has caused daily stomach pain for a year, typically due to factors such as food irritation, indigestion, and damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Food Irritation

If patients consume spicy, greasy, or irritating foods during treatment, the gastric mucosa may become irritated, leading to persistent symptoms described above. This condition does not require special treatment; symptoms can be relieved by paying attention to diet in daily life.

2. Indigestion

Patients with gastric erosion often experience deterioration of the digestive system, resulting in poor food absorption and subsequent indigestion. In severe cases, bloating and abdominal pain may also occur. Patients should promptly visit a reputable hospital and, under medical guidance, take medications such as domperidone tablets or mosapride citrate tablets for treatment.

3. Gastrointestinal Mucosal Damage

Gastric erosion can trigger inflammation, causing damage to the stomach's mucosal lining and reduced gastric function, which may lead to increased gastric acid secretion and result in the aforementioned symptoms. Patients may follow their doctor’s instructions to take medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules or hydrotalcite (aluminum magnesium carbonate) tablets for treatment.

Besides the reasons listed above, conditions such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, or enteritis could also be responsible. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for further examination. Additionally, in daily life, they should eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and easily digestible foods to avoid increasing the burden on the intestines.


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