Great Chinese Doctor

Chapter 221 Chronic Gastritis

"Happy New Year everyone. Two weeks have passed in a flash. I didn't do a live broadcast last time. I wonder how everyone is doing? Did you receive any New Year's money? What did you eat for the New Year's Eve dinner? Is there anyone who is as hard-working as me and has to work overtime during the New Year?"

It was time for live broadcast again, and the first thing Qin Qing did after turning on the live broadcast was to wish all netizens a happy new year.

[Don't mention it. Every Chinese New Year, I go bankrupt. To be honest, a worker like me really doesn't like Chinese New Year. If I can, I would rather work overtime.]

[Although I received money, I earned it through hard work. My hometown practices kowtow, so we have to kowtow to greet our elders. That's fine, but there is a little brat, a girl who is not even as tall as my waist, who is older than me. I have to call her little aunt. It's just too much. I have no desire to live.]

[My boyfriend's parents did give me New Year's money, but my mom took it back, using the same excuse that all mothers use: Mom will keep it for you and give it to you when you grow up. I'm old enough to date and meet their parents, so doesn't that count as growing up? I don't understand.]

[During the Chinese New Year, my parents remarried, so I was kicked out of the house. Although I was given 50 yuan in pocket money, I was not happy. ]

[The above, tell me when your parents get divorced again, I plan to take advantage of the opportunity, I have a bad stomach these years, I always feel like I am suitable for living a life of luxury.]

[Everyone's life is very exciting, but mine is relatively plain, eating dumplings at home, watching the Spring Festival Gala, oh, my aunt came to my house to borrow money, and started to make a fuss when I didn't lend her money. My mother didn't want her to have an unhappy New Year, so she gave her 1000 yuan. Oh, it's so annoying. ]

[If I have to say what I hate, I think the most annoying thing about Chinese New Year is the New Year greetings. All the relatives gather together, and there are no big relatives. They just show off their families, children, work, money, etc. It's really annoying to hear. ]

Everyone was talking, and the comments kept rolling, showing how lively everyone was during this New Year.

Qin Qing also chatted with everyone for a while before getting down to business.

"This time let's talk about chronic gastritis. I believe that busy friends have more or less stomach pain problems. There are many reasons for stomach problems, such as infection, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, long-term drinking of alcohol irritating the mucosa and causing inflammation, smoking. I believe everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health, so I don't need to explain this. Eating habits, long-term consumption of hot, cold, hard, spicy and other foods, or irregular diet, these are all causes of damage to the gastric mucosa."

"Of course, there are more than that. There are also autoimmune diseases and other diseases, such as bile reflux, gastroptosis and other diseases that can cause chronic gastritis."

"This is the cause of chronic gastritis. Now let's talk about the process."

"The development of chronic gastritis is a slow process. There may be no obvious symptoms in the early stage. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite may appear. If relevant symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention for examination and treatment in time."

"That's all about the process. Now let's talk about the treatment method."

"Common Chinese medicine prescriptions and single herbs may be used to treat different types of chronic gastritis. I will first tell you four Chinese medicine prescriptions and then one single herb."

"For weak spleen and stomach, you can use Sijunzi Decoction, which contains Chinese herbs such as ginseng, white atractylodes, poria, and licorice... There is also Buzhong Yiqi Decoction, which contains Chinese herbs such as astragalus, ginseng, white atractylodes, licorice, angelica, cimicifuga, bupleurum, and tangerine peel.

"For the internal accumulation of dampness and heat, Ganlu Xiaodu Dan is used, which requires coptis root, scutellaria root, phellodendron, gardenia, and licorice. Sanren Tang requires apricot kernel, talc, tongcao, bamboo leaf, pinellia tuber, magnolia bark, coix seed, and licorice."

"There is also the liver-stomach disharmony type. The Chinese herbs needed for Chaihu Shugan Powder include bupleurum, white peony root, Chuanxiong, Cyperus rotundus, tangerine peel, and licorice. The prescription for Xiaoyao Powder is bupleurum, white peony root, angelica, Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, licorice, ginger, and mint."

"The last type is the insufficient stomach yin type. The prescription for Yiwei Decoction is Adenophora, Ophiopogon, Polygonatum, Radix Rehmanniae, and Rock Sugar. The prescription for Adenophora Ophiopogonis Decoction is Adenophora, Ophiopogon, Pollen, Radix Rehmanniae, Polygonatum, and Rock Sugar..."

"Single herbs are relatively simple, such as Astragalus: replenishes qi and strengthens the exterior. Atractylodes: strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi. Poria: strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness. Roasted Licorice: harmonizes all herbs, replenishes qi and harmonizes the middle. Tangerine peel: regulates qi and strengthens the spleen. Bupleurum: soothes the liver and relieves depression. Coptis: clears heat and dries dampness. Pinellia: dries dampness and resolves phlegm, relieves adverse reactions and stops vomiting..."

"Let's first talk about the syndrome differentiation and treatment of these common methods."

"One is weak spleen and stomach type: it manifests as dull pain in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. The treatment is mainly to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, and Sijunzi Decoction and Buzhong Yiqi Decoction are often used with additions and subtractions. You can ask the old doctors in the clinic about these, they usually understand."

"Second, internal dampness and heat: Symptoms include stomachache, bitter taste in the mouth, sticky stools, etc. The treatment is mainly to clear away heat and dampness, and Ganlu Xiaodu Dan, Sanren Tang, etc. are often used with additions and subtractions, which is the same as the previous one."

"Third, liver-stomach disharmony type: manifested as epigastric distension and pain, depression, chest tightness, etc. The treatment is mainly to soothe the liver and regulate qi, harmonize the stomach and relieve pain, and Chaihu Shugan San, Xiaoyao San, etc. are often used with modifications."

"Fourth, insufficient stomach yin type: Symptoms include dull stomach pain, dry mouth, dry stool, etc. The treatment is mainly to nourish yin and nourish the stomach, and Yiwei Decoction, Adenophora and Ophiopogon Decoction, etc. are often used with modifications."

"Of course, there are many ways of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture. Acupuncture can harmonize the spleen and stomach and dredge the meridians. Commonly used acupoints include Zusanli, Zhongwan, Neiguan, Weishu, etc. Generally, recovery will occur quickly. The premise is that the condition is mild."

"There are two other methods, cupping and scraping. Cupping or scraping on the bladder meridian and stomach meridian on the back can help dredge the meridians and relieve symptoms. If you don't believe it, you can try it in advance. Although it hurts a little, it is good for the body and the blocked areas will return to normal."

"Finally, there is diet therapy. Diet therapy is familiar to everyone and is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Patients with chronic gastritis should eat a light, easily digestible diet and avoid spicy, greasy, raw and cold foods."

"You can eat millet porridge, pumpkin, yam and other foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach in moderation. Another way is to adjust your lifestyle. Maintain good living habits, avoid overwork, keep your emotions stable, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and exercise appropriately."

"So if you encounter this situation this time, remember to find the corresponding treatment plan."

Qin Qing also smiled and continued: "Of course, I still want to emphasize that although I have introduced some methods of Chinese medicine to treat chronic gastritis, the most important thing is to base it on your actual situation."

"Chinese medicine emphasizes individual differences. Everyone's constitution and condition are different, so the treatment methods will also be different. Before using any Chinese medicine or treatment, be sure to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner first. Do not take medicine on your own to avoid unnecessary trouble."