Classification of stomach pain

Stomach pain is a common digestive symptom that can be divided into various types depending on its cause and presentation. Accurate diagnosis of gastric pain types is crucial for rational treatment and patient recovery.

1. The classification of stomach pain mainly includes the following categories:

1. Hyperacidity stomach pain: caused by excessive secretion of gastric acid, manifesting as pain after meals or at night. Acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc. are commonly used in treatment to reduce gastric acid secretion.

2. Gastritis-type stomach pain: caused by inflammation of the gastric mucosa, with symptoms including stomach pain, nausea, etc. Mucosal protective drugs such as colloidal bismuth pectin and potassium bismuth citrate are commonly used in the treatment to enhance the gastric mucosal barrier.

3. Gastric ulcer type stomach pain: manifests as periodic and rhythmic upper abdominal pain. Acid-suppressing drugs and mucosal protective drugs need to be used during treatment, and anti-infective drugs such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin may need to be used in combination to eradicate Helicobacter pylori.

4. Functional stomach pain: related to stress and anxiety, without organic disease. Lifestyle adjustments need to be made during treatment, and anti-anxiety drugs can be used if necessary.

5. Other types of stomach pain: including gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric spasms, etc. During treatment, appropriate drugs need to be selected according to the specific cause, such as the gastric motility drug domperidone, the antispasmodic drug belladonna tablets, etc.

2. While taking drug treatment, patients should also pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, including regular diet, avoiding irritating foods, reducing stress, etc.

In short, there are various types of stomach pain, and appropriate drugs and lifestyle adjustments need to be selected according to the specific type during treatment. Patients should seek medical treatment promptly and follow the doctor's instructions for scientific treatment to promote recovery.