Can patients with gastric erosion drink coffee?
Disease description:
I have a habit of drinking coffee regularly, but recently I have been experiencing discomfort in my stomach. After visiting the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with gastric erosion. May I ask, is it still okay to drink coffee with gastric erosion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Gastric erosion is a common gastric disease, mainly manifested as inflammation and damage to the gastric mucosa. For patients with gastric erosion, coffee consumption should be avoided.
Components in coffee, such as caffeine, can stimulate gastric acid secretion. For healthy individuals, moderate coffee consumption generally does not cause significant discomfort. However, for patients with gastric erosion, excessive gastric acid may increase the burden on the gastric mucosa, worsening symptoms or causing recurrence. In addition, the recovery process of gastric erosion requires adequate rest and healing of the gastric mucosa. The stimulating effects of coffee may interfere with this process and delay the healing of the gastric mucosa. Patients should maintain a bland, easily digestible, and nutrient-rich diet, avoiding excessive intake of irritating foods, such as spicy, fried, smoked, overly acidic or sweet foods, and stimulating beverages such as strong tea and coffee.
Patients should undergo regular follow-up examinations to monitor gastric conditions and adjust dietary habits, including coffee consumption, according to medical advice. At the same time, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular作息 and balanced nutrition, is beneficial for gastric health.
