Gastroesophageal reflux is better to see a Chinese doctor or a Western doctor.

Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) can be treated with Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), both of which have better therapeutic effects and are not directly comparable. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a disease in which the contents of the stomach and duodenum reflux into the mouth and esophagus, causing acid reflux, heartburn and other symptoms. The disease can be treated clinically with Western medicine, using drugs that inhibit gastric acid, such as omeprazole, cimetidine, etc.; drugs that promote gastrointestinal dynamics, such as mosapride, etc.; and antacid drugs, such as sodium bicarbonate. 2. Patients may also be treated with traditional Chinese medicines, such as Yueju Pills and Shu Liver and Stomach (tonifying the liver and stomach) Pills, to lower stomach qi and relieve symptoms. The adverse effects and contraindications of Yueju Pills and Shuheihe Stomach Pills are not clear. Gastroesophageal reflux can also be treated with acupuncture and moxibustion. Acupuncture and moxibustion of points that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as Neiguan, Shusanli, and Zhongshu, can also play a better therapeutic role. Neiguan is located two inches above the transverse line of the wrist, between the tendon of the palmaris longus and the tendon of the radial flexor carpi radialis; Shansanli is located on the anterior lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches straight down from the calf’s nose acupuncture point, and one transverse finger on the lateral side of the anterior crest of the tibia; Zhongkou is located in the middle line of the abdomen, 4 inches above the umbilicus. Chinese medicine and Western medicine on gastroesophageal reflux have a better therapeutic effect, can not compare which method is better, should be under the guidance of the doctor to choose, acupuncture treatment needs to be in a professional acupuncturist after the identification of acupuncture physician operation carried out by the acupuncturist.