Regulating the stomach and intestines after drinking can take the form of life adjustment and medication (Qingzhong Tang).
1. General treatment: After drinking alcohol, the stomach and intestines are damaged, so the diet should be light, avoiding too spicy food, so as not to cause stimulation to the stomach and intestines. And ensure sufficient rest and avoid staying up late.
2. Medication: Drinking alcohol can cause dampness and heat to accumulate in the stomach and intestines. Qingzhong Tang is composed of Chenpi, Pinellia, Poria, Gardenia and other medicines, which has the effect of clearing heat and dispelling dampness, and can be used to treat patients with dampness-heat middle obstruction (dampness and heat evils gathering to form stasis), and its contraindications are not yet clear. In addition to Chinese medicines, western medicines that protect the gastric mucosa, such as omeprazole, are also available.
Long-term heavy drinking is harmful to health, patients are advised to reduce alcohol consumption, and if discomfort occurs, medication should be chosen under the guidance of a doctor’s diagnosis.