How is chronic gastritis treated?
Disease description:
I have previously been diagnosed with a gastric disorder. Recently, my eating habits have been irregular, causing frequent flare-ups of my gastric symptoms over the past two days. How should chronic gastritis be treated?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Cui Zhenqin
The patient has chronic gastritis, and the current epigastric pain has worsened; therefore, peptic ulcer disease must be ruled out. We recommend performing gastroscopy and a ¹³C-urea breath test to determine whether *Helicobacter pylori* infection is present. Proton pump inhibitors—such as esomeprazole enteric-coated capsules—may be prescribed to suppress gastric acid secretion. If pain is severe, analgesics may be added for symptomatic relief. The patient should maintain a healthy diet: avoid spicy foods and abstain from smoking and alcohol.
