Chronic gastritis is better treated with Chinese or Western medicine

Chronic gastritis belongs to the category of “stomach pain and plumpness” in traditional Chinese medicine. Clinical treatment of chronic gastritis needs to be considered in conjunction with the patient’s condition, constitution and other factors, there is no such thing as “Chinese medicine or Western medicine is better”. Chinese medicine believes that this disease is mostly related to liver depression and stagnation of qi (liver qi and blood transportation is not smooth, emotional depression), dampness and heat in the obstruction (dampness and heat evil gathering to form stasis), spleen and stomach weakness and other factors. 1. Liver depression and qi stagnation: this type of condition can manifest as gastric discomfort, distension and acid vomiting, emotional upset, chest tightness and belching (hiccups) and other symptoms. Treatment can choose drugs that have the effect of dredging the liver and regulating qi (regulating the stagnation of liver qi), such as Chai Hu Shuo Liver San. The drug should be taken while maintaining emotional well-being and avoiding irritation. 2. Damp-heat obstruction: this type of situation can be manifested as stomach and epigastric pain, bitter mouth, dry mouth, nausea (no appetite, less food), nausea, red tongue with yellow greasy moss, etc., the treatment can choose to have the role of clearing heat and dampness of the drugs, such as Qingzhong Tang. The drug should avoid spicy, stimulating and greasy food during the period of taking. 3. Weakness of the spleen and stomach: this type of condition can be manifested as gastrointestinal discomfort, tiredness and weakness (fatigue), loss of appetite, loose stools, etc., you can choose drugs with the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, such as Sijunzi Tang. The adverse effects of the drug are not known, but a light diet should be taken while taking it. Patients with chronic gastritis are advised to go to regular hospitals for consultation and treatment under the guidance of professional physicians to identify the symptoms.