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Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
About me
General practitioner, currently working at Zhangye People's Hospital affiliated with Hexi University, with 21 years of clinical experience in general medicine.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of common and prevalent diseases in clinical practice such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, pediatrics, as well as the combination of examination items, comprehensive analysis, and handling of routine physical examinations. The scope of diagnosis and treatment mainly includes: diabetes, coronary heart disease, common gynecological diseases, common pediatric diseases.
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What is good to eat for a stomach cold?
Gastrointestinal colds primarily manifest gastrointestinal symptoms following a cold. It is advisable to consume more vegetables and fruits to stay hydrated and maintain the body's acid-base balance. Eating soft, easily digestible foods can also alleviate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, such as drinking vegetable soup or rice soup. Avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, or gas-producing foods, such as nuts, soy products, milk, eggs, etc. Moreover, actively use medications that clear heat, benefit dampness, and soothe the liver and stomach for treatment, and keep the abdominal area warm. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)
Can you eat lamb with a stomach ulcer?
People with gastric ulcers can eat mutton, as it is rich in protein and can provide heat and nutrients. Additionally, it is suggested to consume other types of nutritious foods such as soy products, other lean meats, eggs, milk, etc. It is also advisable to eat more green vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamin C. Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods as much as possible and actively use medications for treatment, commonly including those that inhibit gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa. If there are complications like bleeding or perforation, active treatment such as endoscopic hemostasis or vascular interventional hemostasis should be sought. After treatment, it is important to strengthen exercise, maintain a good mood, and avoid emotional stress. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)
Can enteritis cause constipation?
Ulcerative colitis often presents with alternating symptoms of constipation and diarrhea. Generally, colitis is characterized more by diarrhea, with fewer symptoms of constipation. What we commonly encounter in daily life is acute gastroenteritis, which frequently occurs suddenly, presenting with sudden diarrhea and abdominal pain, and in severe cases, watery stools. Most cases are due to irregular eating habits or consuming contaminated food. It is important to promptly rehydrate, choose sensitive antibiotics, rest adequately, and maintain a light diet with attention to food hygiene.
Is surgery necessary for appendicitis?
Once appendicitis is diagnosed, most cases require surgical treatment because the blood supply to the appendix is quite unique, with only the appendicular artery providing blood flow. If appendicitis occurs, it can easily lead to ischemic necrosis of the appendix, resulting in gangrenous appendicitis. Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy is a common surgical procedure, which is a minimally invasive treatment. For elderly or frail individuals who cannot tolerate surgery, conservative treatment is the only option. Postoperative care should be enhanced, with regular dressing changes at the incision site, and stitches can generally be removed one week after surgery. A semi-liquid diet is recommended for one to two days after surgery, and a regular diet can be resumed three to four days post-operation.
What to do if acute gastritis flares up?
Active medication is required for the recurrence of acute gastritis. The current treatment principles involve the use of medications that suppress gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa. Medications that suppress gastric acid secretion mainly include proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, it is important to check for Helicobacter pylori infection. If this bacterium is present, one can choose triple therapy to eradicate it or opt for traditional Chinese medicines, which are effective in regulating the spleen and stomach. For those with obvious stomach pain, antispasmodic analgesics should be used. Regular care is also particularly important, including consuming soft, easily digestible foods and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, especially strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor)
Appendicitis McBurney's point location
McBurney's point is a point of tenderness on the body surface during an episode of appendicitis, located on the right side of the abdomen, specifically at the outer third of the line connecting the navel to the right anterior superior iliac spine. If the appendix is significantly swollen or suppurative, there will be intense tenderness and rebound pain at McBurney's point. The tenderness and rebound pain at McBurney's point are also important physical examination signs for the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis. Based on the tenderness at McBurney's point, a preliminary diagnosis of appendicitis can be made, and then, the state of appendiceal swelling can be examined by abdominal ultrasound to choose a systematic treatment based on the results.
How long to rest after appendicitis surgery?
After an appendectomy, if there is no significant suppuration or infection, a recovery period of at least two weeks is required. During this period, it is important to rest, pay attention to diet, increase nutrition, and increase protein intake, such as eating more chicken, fish, and soy products. Also, consume more vegetables and fruits, engage in appropriate exercises to increase gastrointestinal motility. The surgical incision should be dressed regularly, and sutures can be removed after a week post-operation, then depending on the condition, decide whether to change the dressing again.
Is acute gastroenteritis a serious danger?
Acute gastroenteritis is quite common in everyday life. If the symptoms are mild, the harm is not particularly great, and symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and physical weakness. By using medication, recovery can generally be gradual over 2-3 days. If the symptoms are more severe, such as long-term recurrent diarrhea, it can lead to body dehydration, sunken eye sockets, dizziness, and headaches. Further dehydration can cause shock symptoms, such as decreased blood pressure and a thin pulse. It is necessary to visit a hospital in a timely manner, hydrate according to the type of dehydration, and treat with intestinal solidifiers, antidiarrheal, and antibiotic medications. (Please follow medical advice when using medications.)
Is stomach cancer nauseating?
If gastric cancer is complicated by pyloric obstruction, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may occur. 80% of early gastric cancer does not show obvious symptoms; some people may experience indigestion, as well as anemia, anorexia, and fatigue. If cardia cancer involves the lower part of the esophagus, it can cause difficulty in swallowing, while ulcerative gastric cancer bleeding can lead to vomiting blood or black stools. If gastric cancer metastasizes to the liver, it can cause pain in the upper right abdomen, jaundice, or fever, and if it involves the pancreas, it may cause radiating back pain. If there are long-term symptoms such as indigestion, physical weakness, and loss of appetite, it is advisable to actively visit the department of gastroenterology for a gastroscopy examination.
Does appendicitis surgery leave a scar?
Appendectomy requires surgery, so there will be scars afterward. The scars from minimally invasive surgery are relatively small, with only three incisions on the skin surface, and possibly leaving a suture line post-recovery. In contrast, the traditional surgical approach through McBurney's point results in a larger incision and consequently, a larger scar. It is recommended to use scar removal creams during the postoperative recovery period, as they can be somewhat effective. Additionally, it is important to rest after surgery, with at least two weeks of rest recommended, and to increase protein intake to aid in wound healing.