Question
When patients wake up in the middle of the night with a sudden surge of liquid in their mouths, and this situation has occurred multiple times, usually after eating powder or vermicelli, they feel discomfort in their stomach upon waking up, their mouth is full of liquid, slightly salty, and they find it hard to control the urge to vomit. Does this mean there is a stomach disease, or is it caused by improper food?
Answer
Based on your description, this condition may be due to over-secretion of stomach acid caused by improper diet, leading to gastroesophageal reflux. It is recommended that you maintain a regular lifestyle, eat on time, choose light and easy-to-digest foods, and avoid eating late at night. Consider taking omeprazole to suppress stomach acid secretion. This may also be related to acute gastritis, especially with hard-to-digest foods like vermicelli. It is suggested to choose light and easy-to-digest diets in the near future, avoid spicy, stimulating food, fried foods, and cold drinks, and adopt a small and frequent eating pattern. After the symptoms are relieved, also reduce the consumption of vermicelli-like foods.