Question
I have been suffering from chronic ulcerative gastritis for half a year and it frequently recurs. What are the symptomatic medications available for treatment and what are the usual care methods? Current symptoms and duration of illness: From half a year ago to the present. General condition: Frequent stomach bloating, discomfort, unpleasant taste in the mouth, and occasional stomach pain. Medical history: Diagnosis and treatment process over the past half year and their effectiveness: Taken amoxicillin for half a year, but the effect was not significant.
Answer
Hello: Also known as acute hemorrhagic gastritis, it is often caused by the use of acetylsalicylic acid, phenylbutazone, indomethacin, or adrenal cortical hormones, or due to alcoholism, severe trauma, major surgery, or critical organ (heart, liver, kidney) failure. It suddenly manifests with upper gastrointestinal bleeding as the primary symptom, accounting for more than 1/4 of the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, second only to bleeding from peptic ulcers. Mild cases may only show occult blood in the stool, while most patients experience vomiting blood and black stools. The bleeding occurs intermittently with the recurrence of the condition. Generally, the condition is more severe than bleeding from peptic ulcers, even after receiving large amounts of blood transfusion, it is difficult to increase hemoglobin levels. In addition to bleeding, most patients have symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite. However, physical examination shows only a rapid pulse and reduced pulse pressure difference.