What medicine should be taken to treat digestive disorders

There is no universal "miracle medicine" for digestive disorders. First, organic diseases such as ulcers, polyps, and chronic gastroenteritis must be ruled out through gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and Helicobacter pylori testing. If medication is really needed, it is a symptomatic choice. In most cases, the effect of adjusting lifestyle is more stable and longer-lasting than taking medication. A while ago, I met a young man who works in Internet operations. He works on projects until early in the morning every day. His three meals are either heavy takeout or milk tea and fried chicken ordered by his colleagues. For two months in a row, he would be bloated to the point of burping after eating, or he would run to the toilet when he was nervous to rush for a project.

If you really want to choose a drug, you have to follow your core symptoms. If you usually suffer from acid reflux on an empty stomach or chest fever, it’s okay to take acid-suppressing drugs such as rabeprazole and omeprazole occasionally. Oh, by the way, these are commonly known as PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors), which have a very good acid-suppressing effect. It is strong, but it can be stopped after taking it for at most two weeks. Long-term consumption will cause the acid secretion function of the stomach to decrease, and even normal food cannot be digested. I have met an aunt who has been eating it for more than half a year. Later, she was found to be deficient in iron and zinc. This is because the gastric acid is not enough, and nutrients cannot be broken down and absorbed normally. If the main problem is that you feel full after just two mouthfuls, and you always feel like food is stuck in your stomach and you can’t go down it, just take some gastrointestinal stimulators like Mosapride. If you choose domperidone, you should be careful. People with underlying heart diseases are best to ask their doctor in advance and don’t eat casually.

In fact, there is no unified recommendation standard for probiotics that people often ask about in the industry. Some people can indeed adjust the intestinal flora and improve the alternation of diarrhea and constipation. Some people take them and get more flatulence. Especially the health care probiotics bought online. Many strains do not match the needs of the intestinal tract, and the number of viable bacteria does not meet the requirements for effectiveness. It is not as practical as drinking a small cup of room temperature sugar-free yogurt every day. As for Chinese patent medicines, they vary from person to person. Some people have spleen deficiency and heavy dampness. Taking some Shenling Baizhu Powder can indeed relieve loose stools and flatulence. Some people have strong stomach fire, and eating it will worsen oral ulcers and constipation. It is best to find a regular Chinese medicine doctor to check your pulse before choosing. Don't buy blindly according to the recommendations of Internet celebrities.

To be honest, I have met so many people with digestive disorders, and 80% of them do not rely on medicine to survive. Think about it, you stay up until two or three o'clock every day, eating one cup after another of iced milk tea and iced coffee. Eating is as fast as a war. How can your stomach and intestines withstand such stress? Just like you pour water on your phone every day, what's the use of just changing the screen? We still need to change our daily habits. The young man who just talked about the operation started to get up 10 minutes early every day to cook some millet porridge, stand for 10 minutes after lunch and then sit down to work. He also took two days a week to bring his own food and eat less heavy takeaways. He took Mosapride for a week and now he basically doesn’t suffer from bloating and diarrhea. Oh, by the way, if you have adjusted your daily routine and diet for a month or two and still feel uncomfortable, don’t hold on to it or take medicine blindly. Go to the hospital to check whether there are any missed organic problems. Don’t delay your condition.