Why Do I Feel an Unsettled Stomach? What Could Be the Cause?

Stomach discomfort is mostly caused by gastric issues. The main reasons may be due to abdominal chilling, lack of attention to warmth retention leading to gastric discomfort, and secondly, it may be caused by unreasonable diet. The most severe cases are chronic gastritis, gastric dysfunction, digestive tract tumors, and other diseases that can also cause stomach discomfort. If stomach discomfort persists for a long time, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination to avoid serious gastric diseases.

Common Causes of Stomach Discomfort:

1. Gastritis and Heart Qi Deficiency. Gastritis and Heart Qi Deficiency are common issues that many people encounter in their lives. The common symptoms include discomfort when lying flat, but relief when lying on the left side. For this type of stomach discomfort, it is recommended to take Astragalus granules and Compound Danshen tablets.

2. Decreased Digestive Ability of the Stomach. If the digestive ability of the gastrointestinal tract decreases, it can lead to food residue remaining in the stomach. When the stomach wall contracts, it can press against the heart, triggering discomfort. Therefore, it is advisable to undergo abdominal examination to determine the underlying cause.

3. Irregular Diet. Many people experience stomach discomfort when their diet is irregular. This symptom is caused by inflammation in the stomach due to the stimulation of unhealthy lifestyle habits, which can affect normal life.

Gastric Disease Treatment Methods:

1. Precautions: Firstly, maintain regular eating habits. Secondly, pay attention to food hygiene. Thirdly, reduce the intake of drugs that irritate the stomach. Lastly, maintain a cheerful mood.

2. Medication:

• Remove the cause, rest in bed, and stop all stimulating diet and drugs.
• Consider short-term fasting and then provide easily digestible, light, and low-residue liquid diets to facilitate gastric rest and healing of injuries.
• Encourage drinking water to replenish lost fluids due to vomiting and diarrhea. Sugar and salt water is preferred (made by adding a small amount of sugar and salt to plain water). Avoid sugary drinks to prevent excessive acid production and worsen abdominal pain.
• For patients with frequent vomiting, small amounts of water (around 50 milliliters) can be taken after each vomiting episode, and ingested multiple times to avoid vomiting.
• Pain relief can be achieved through medication such as Belladonna alkaloids, atropine, or anisodamine. Local abdominal heat can also be applied for pain relief (except for those with gastric bleeding).
• For patients with diarrhea and fever, appropriate antibiotics such as berberine or norfloxacin can be prescribed. Generally, these are not recommended for mild cases to avoid further gastric irritation.
• In cases of severe vomiting and diarrhea with significant dehydration, prompt intravenous fluid therapy should be administered in a hospital, usually resulting in rapid recovery within 1 to 2 days.