What should I do if my epigastric area hurts after eating when I have gastric ptosis?
Disease description:
Previously diagnosed with gastrointestinal ptosis, now experiencing pain in the epigastric region. I would like to ask, what should I do if the epigastric pain worsens after eating due to gastric ptosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Chao
Epigastric pain after eating due to gastric ptosis generally requires treatment through medication and dietary adjustments. This discomfort may result from gastritis or chronic mucosal damage caused by long-term irritation of the gastric mucosa. Patients can take medications such as omeprazole and domperidone to neutralize gastric acid, thereby reducing pepsin activity and relieving pain. In daily life, it is important to eat small, frequent meals to avoid further irritation.
