Is it better to take traditional Chinese medicine or western medicine for stomach problems?

Chinese medicine and western medicine both have the effect of treating gastric disease, each has its own advantages, people suffering from gastric disease need to according to the specific cause of the disease, under the guidance of a professional doctor to choose the appropriate medication for treatment. 1. Traditional Chinese medicine: Traditional Chinese medicine treats both the symptoms and the root cause of gastric problems, with fewer side effects, and is less likely to recur after healing. However, the effect is slow, the process of conditioning is longer, suitable for patients with chronic gastritis or patients who are not satisfied with western medicine. 2. Western medicine: Western medicine for the treatment of gastric disease is commonly used in acid suppression drugs, such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc., can promote the repair of the gastric mucosa, the effect is fast, suitable for patients with acute gastritis to take. In clinical practice, the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine will have a better effect, you need to consult a professional physician, please do not take medication without authorization. At the same time, patients should actively cooperate with the diet, avoiding high stimulating food, high fat food, high gas-producing food, high sodium content food, etc., which will help the recovery of the disease.