How to regulate excessive stomach heat and hyperactive gastric fire

Under normal circumstances, gastrointestinal heat and excessive stomach fire may be caused by factors such as consumption of spicy and irritating foods, emotional anxiety and irritability, functional dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and improve symptoms under a doctor's guidance through general management, medication, and other treatments. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:

1. Spicy and irritating diet: Long-term, excessive consumption of spicy and greasy foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, and grilled items can easily generate internal heat, leading to gastrointestinal heat and excessive stomach fire, manifesting as dry mouth and constipation. Adjust the diet to focus on light, easily digestible foods, and increase intake of heat-clearing ingredients such as winter melon, pears, and mung beans.

2. Emotional anxiety and irritability: Prolonged stress, anxiety, or frequent anger can lead to stagnation of liver qi that transforms into fire, thereby affecting gastrointestinal function and exacerbating stomach fire. Regulate emotions through listening to music, meditation, exercise, and other methods, maintain a calm mindset, avoid extreme emotional fluctuations, and reduce the impact of liver qi on the gastrointestinal system.

3. Functional dyspepsia: Slowed gastrointestinal motility and insufficient digestive enzyme secretion can cause food to accumulate and ferment, generating internal heat, accompanied by bloating and bad breath. Patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as domperidone tablets, lactase tablets, or compound digestive enzyme capsules to enhance gastrointestinal motility and supplement digestive enzymes.

4. Chronic gastritis: Inflammation irritates the gastric mucosa, weakening digestive function and causing food retention that triggers internal heat, presenting as stomach pain, acid regurgitation, and excessive stomach fire. Under medical guidance, medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, or domperidone tablets may be used to suppress gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa.

5. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Reflux of gastric contents irritates the esophagus, while damp-heat accumulates in the stomach, worsening gastrointestinal heat and stomach fire, accompanied by heartburn and acid regurgitation. Medications such as rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, mosapride citrate tablets, or hydrotalcite suspension should be taken under medical supervision to inhibit gastric acid and promote gastric emptying.

In daily life, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate sleep to support stable gastrointestinal function. Take a light walk after meals to enhance gastrointestinal motility and reduce food retention. Additionally, stay well-hydrated with warm water, which helps alleviate internal heat and supports overall gastrointestinal health.