How is chronic superficial gastritis treated?

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing symptoms of stomach acid and bloating. After visiting the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with chronic superficial gastritis. How should this condition be treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of chronic superficial gastritis mainly includes: 1. General treatment: Adjust lifestyle habits, maintain regular eating patterns, eat meals at regular intervals in appropriate quantities, avoid overeating, quit smoking and drinking, and reduce intake of spicy and greasy foods. 2. Medication therapy: Based on the cause, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, quadruple therapy (e.g., omeprazole, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, potassium bismuth citrate) can be used. Additionally, medications that protect the gastric mucosa (e.g., colloidal bismuth pectin, sucralfate) and medications that inhibit gastric acid secretion (e.g., omeprazole, rabeprazole) may be administered. 3. Acupuncture treatment: Under the guidance of a qualified physician, acupuncture at points such as Stomach Shu (ST21) and Spleen Shu (SP20) can be performed to improve spleen and stomach deficiency-cold and accelerate recovery. 4. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe conditions unresponsive to medical treatment, endoscopic submucosal dissection may be considered.