Question
My stomach is always growling and I often have diarrhea, and I always feel like vomiting. The growling is really intense. I bought some Hou Xiang Zheng Qi Water, but it didn’t help much. Yesterday night, I bought some digestive pills, but it’s still growling very intensely. What symptoms are these, and how can I get better?
Answer
It may be caused by intestinal spasms or ureteral calculi. A B-mode ultrasound can help in a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. If it’s intestinal spasms, you can try massage or cold compress methods to alleviate the symptoms. For ureteral calculi, options include lithotripsy or surgical treatment. Drinking hot water can help improve the symptoms. It could also be due to gastroenteritis, in which case traditional Chinese medicine might be recommended. Your diet should be light and soft for a while.