I have symptoms of bile reflux gastritis with erosion and would like to know if Jiulong Weiyao Capsules are suitable for me?
Disease description:
A 45-year-old male patient has recently experienced frequent discomfort in the upper abdomen, particularly after meals, with prominent symptoms of burning sensation and indigestion. After undergoing gastroscopy, he was diagnosed with bile reflux gastritis accompanied by erosion. While seeking a treatment plan, he heard that Jiulong Weiyao Capsules might be beneficial for his condition but is uncertain whether it is suitable for him.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Bile reflux gastritis is primarily caused by the backflow of bile and pancreatic fluid into the stomach, leading to irritation and damage of the gastric mucosa, which in turn triggers an inflammatory response. The presence of concurrent erosion indicates more severe damage to the gastric mucosa. Jiulong Weiyao Capsules are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, with main ingredients including Coptis (Huang Lian), Phellodendron (Huang Bai), and Magnolia bark (Hou Po), which have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen, and harmonizing the stomach. It is applicable for the adjunctive treatment of diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcers.
For the specific condition of bile reflux gastritis with erosion, Jiulong Weiyao Capsules are not the first-line or targeted treatment. Patients are advised to use, under a doctor's guidance, medications that promote gastrointestinal motility, such as domperidone tablets and mosapride citrate tablets, as well as medications that protect the gastric mucosa, such as sucralfate and colloidal bismuth pectin.
Treating bile reflux gastritis with erosion also requires comprehensive management through dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding spicy and greasy foods, maintaining regular sleep patterns, and reducing mental stress, to promote improvement of the condition.
