Truly able toatrophic gastritisThose who stabilize and even gradually reverse their condition often do so not through one or two treatments, butSurviving these three hurdlesThese three hurdles are not just stomach issues, but alsoTest of Emotion, Patience, and CognitionEspecially the third one, which is the most easily overlooked and also the most crucial.
The First Hurdle: The Psychological Shock Period After Diagnosis
Many people hear the termChronic Atrophic GastritisThese words made my heart sink. Some people started frantically searching for information online, and the more they searched, the more scared they became; others pretended to be fine on the surface, but kept pondering in their hearts:"Will it progress?" "Can it still get better?" "Do I have to avoid certain foods for the rest of my life?"At this stage, many patients experience significant emotional fluctuations:Anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, and even worse appetite
But many people are unaware that—Emotion itself is an important factor affecting the repair of gastric mucosa
Long-term emotional tension and liver qi stagnation directly affect the spleen and stomach's transportation and transformation functions. The gastric mucosa is already damaged, and repeated emotional stimulation further slows down its repair speed.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view this?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of atrophic gastritis is inseparable fromInsufficient vital qi, obstructed qi movement, disharmony of the spleen and stomach
The first step in treating an illness is not to aggressively attack the symptoms, but ratherStabilize emotions, support vital energy, and allow the body to re-enter the repair rhythm。
The Second Hurdle: The "Fluctuation Period" During the Conditioning Process
This is the case for many patients with atrophic gastritisThe hardest period of timeI have already been taking medication, avoiding certain foods, and adjusting my daily routine, but the symptoms are:Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Not painful today, but bloated tomorrow. Feeling uncomfortable when stressed. Eating something slightly unsuitable leads to acid reflux and belching again.
Many people begin to doubt at this stage:Is the method incorrect? Is it fundamentally incurable? Should I change doctors or medication?
Actually, for atrophic gastritis,The repair of the gastric mucosa is never a straight upward trajectory but rather a wave-like progression. The stomach is like a piece of land that has been repeatedly worn down; its repair requires time and, more importantly, the continuous nourishment of qi and blood.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Deconstruction
Traditional Chinese Medicine regulates atrophic gastritis not by suppressing symptoms but throughRegulate the spleen and stomach, promote qi and blood circulation, resolve phlegm and dampness, repair the stomach collateralsLet the body recover slowly on its ownFertilityThis process may seem slow, but it is actually laying the foundation.
The Third Hurdle: The "Slack Period" After Symptoms Alleviate
At this stage, many people tend to let their guard down. The stomach pain has subsided, eating has become easier, and test results are temporarily stable. As a result, they begin to relax their diet, stay up late, and lose control of their emotional management again. After a while, the symptoms quietly return.
In the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The recurrence of atrophic gastritis is not sudden but rather the result of an imbalance in the "soil" once again. WhenSpleen and stomach deficiency, qi stagnation, phlegm dampnessWhen it regenerates inside the body, the gastric mucosal repair environment is disrupted.。
The core concept of traditional Chinese medicine for preventing recurrence is to stabilize the spleen and stomach, nourish healthy qi, regulate emotions, and change habits, so that the stomach remains in a state that is "less prone to injury again."
Those who truly overcome these three hurdles are often not the ones with the best physique, but those with the most patience and the deepest understanding of their bodies.
They no longer fight against the stomach, butLearn to cooperate with the rhythm of the body no longer rush to see immediate resultsLeave enough time for repair. If you have already passed these three hurdles, then congratulations, victory is not far away.
It's not about winning a certain metric, but about winning that periodRepeated suspicion, repeated anxiety, almost gave upthe days; won the willingSlow down, take care of yourself again.
I am Director Yang Xiaoping of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with nearly 50 years of clinical experience in the field.Always hope that the patient canTake fewer detours, suffer less torment, stabilize the condition, and postpone the risks。
Still suffering from theseChronic atrophic gastritis, atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, long-term stomach pain and bloating, acid reflux and heartburn, decreased digestive function, or doubts about gastroscopy and pathological resultsIt is advisable to consult a professional doctor for syndrome differentiation.
