Question

The patient describes discomfort in the stomach, feeling of blockage at intervals, and a sensation of phlegm while swallowing. At the same time, there is often phlegm in the throat that cannot be cleared, and these symptoms persist for several hours. The patient is unclear about the cause or onset of these symptoms, and they occur regardless of whether they are hungry or full.

Answer

It is recommended that the patient take Huoxiang Decoction, Omeprazole, and Potassium Bismuth Citrate orally, and receive standardized treatment from a gastroenterology department. During treatment, it is advised to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, coffee, tea, cold and spicy foods, and to eat less starchy foods such as potatoes, taro, noodles, vermicelli, and sweet potatoes, as well as to avoid hard-to-digest foods. Additionally, drink plenty of water and speak less to improve the symptoms of pharyngitis. It takes a certain amount of time to consolidate the effects after treatment.