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Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
About me
Wu Haiwu, chief physician of gastroenterology, professor, with 22 years of experience. After graduating from university, he has been engaged in clinical work at the People's Hospital of Ganzhou. He has furthered his studies in gastroenterology at Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai and Zhongshan Hospital in Xiamen in 2008 and 2012, respectively, and has abundant theoretical foundation and professional knowledge.
Proficient in diseases
With unique experience in the anti-viral treatment of digestive system diseases such as esophageal, gastric, intestinal, liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases, especially elderly digestive diseases and viral hepatitis and cirrhosis, proficient in dealing with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, severe acute pancreatitis, refractory ascites in cirrhosis, and a series of complicated critical conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, etc., skilled in using gastroscopy and colonoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of diseases, actively participated in the medical emergency response to major public health incidents and government-directed healthcare conferences.
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting blood suggests how much bleeding?
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding presenting as hematemesis indicates a bleeding volume of at least 200 mL. If a patient experiences upper gastrointestinal bleeding accompanied by vomiting blood, it suggests a significant amount of bleeding and should be taken very seriously. Patients should seek treatment at a specialized gastrointestinal department of a reputable hospital and have an endoscopic examination as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, endoscopic hemostasis can be performed. After the occurrence of hematemesis due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding, it is recommended to be hospitalized for treatment. Treatment should also include the use of hemostatic drugs, acid-suppressing medications, and drugs that protect the gastric mucosa. Acid suppression medications can include proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists, among others.
What should be noted daily for Crohn's disease?
People with Crohn's disease should avoid strenuous exercise in daily life and instead engage in moderate physical activities within their capabilities. They should not overeat but eat small, frequent meals of easily digestible food. Avoid spicy and irritating foods such as strong tea, spirits, coffee, chili peppers, mustard, etc., and try to eliminate them from the diet. Additionally, avoid staying up late and eating overly coarse foods. It is beneficial to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins, such as apples, bananas, and watermelons.
Why is there an increase in flatulence after the treatment of Helicobacter pylori?
After treatment for Helicobacter pylori, having more flatulence generally isn't directly related to the treatment, as the medication used includes proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics such as amoxicillin, clarithromycin, as well as bismuth citrate potassium. None of these drugs typically cause increased flatulence. If a patient experiences more flatulence after treatment, it might be due to functional dyspepsia. At this point, treating the condition with medications that regulate the gut flora, such as combined lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium triple live bacteria, might be effective. If the increased flatulence persists, it is advisable to promptly undergo a digital colonoscopy to rule out the possibility of organic intestinal diseases. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
How to control and treat gastric polyps.
The treatment of gastric polyps includes minimally invasive polyp removal via endoscopy and surgical treatment. If the polyp is small and pedunculated, it can be removed by endoscopy. After removal, treatments to suppress stomach acid and protect the stomach lining are administered. If the polyp is large and sessile, making endoscopic removal difficult, surgical intervention may be necessary. After the removal of the polyp, it is routine to conduct pathological tests, and regular follow-up gastroscopies are necessary to confirm whether there is a recurrence of the polyps.
Can people with colitis eat lotus root?
Patients with colitis can eat lotus root. For dietary considerations, patients should avoid spicy and irritating foods, and also avoid strong tea, coffee, and spirits. It's also important not to eat unripe vegetables and fruits but instead consume vitamin-rich vegetables regularly and in measured amounts. Since lotus root is not considered a spicy or irritating food, it is suitable for colitis patients to consume. Patients should also avoid overeating, prefer small frequent meals, establish a routine for bowel movements, and avoid foods with too much coarse fiber.
Can gastritis cause bad breath?
Gastritis can cause bad breath; the reasons may include poor digestion and reduced gastric motility in patients after developing gastritis, or possibly due to infection with Helicobacter pylori. Besides gastritis, other stomach diseases can also cause bad breath, such as peptic ulcers, malignant gastric tumors, and erosive gastritis, among others. Apart from stomach diseases, diseases related to the liver, gallbladder, and oral diseases can also cause bad breath. Therefore, when patients experience bad breath, they should visit the department of stomatology to determine if there are any oral diseases, complete imaging examinations of the liver and gallbladder, and, if necessary, also complete gastroscopic examinations.
How to regulate gastrointestinal dysfunction and chronic prostatitis?
Treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction concurrently combined with chronic prostatitis involves adjustments to both gastrointestinal function and chronic prostatitis. For chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to visit the urology department and follow the advice of a urology specialist for appropriate treatment. For gastrointestinal dysfunction, it is advised to consume light, easily digestible foods, and avoid overeating as well as spicy and irritating foods. It is important to consume vitamin-rich fresh vegetables and fruits, maintain regular meal times and quantities, and eat easy-to-digest foods such as millet porridge and thin rice porridge.
Is it normal to experience vomiting during the treatment process for Helicobacter pylori?
During the treatment of Helicobacter pylori, vomiting may occur because the treatment to eradicate Helicobacter pylori involves the use of antibiotics such as clarithromycin and metronidazole. These antibiotics can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with stronger reactions may experience vomiting during the medication process. Therefore, it is recommended to take clarithromycin and metronidazole about half an hour after a meal. During the treatment period, patients infected with Helicobacter pylori should avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink more water, and consume light and easily digestible foods.
How to treat fatty liver disease?
The treatment of fatty liver includes pharmacotherapy, surgical treatment, and dietary and lifestyle management. Since the occurrence of fatty liver is related to various factors, it is important to adhere to the principles of early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment, and comprehensive management. Active measures should be taken to treat the cause of the disease. For example, it is crucial to quit alcohol early, discontinue medications harmful to the liver, monitor the patient's weight, and actively encourage weight loss. In everyday pharmacotherapy, vitamins, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folic acid can be used. Appropriate hepatoprotective medications can also be utilized. In severe cases, liver transplant surgery or weight loss surgery may be necessary.
Is reflux esophagitis grade LA-A severe?
Reflux esophagitis grade LA-A is not very severe. It is the lowest grade in the classification of reflux esophagitis, indicating that one or more areas of the esophageal mucosa are damaged, but the length of the lesions is less than five millimeters. If reflux esophagitis grade LA-A is present, the use of proton pump inhibitors, which suppress gastric acid secretion, can be considered for treatment to reduce the damage and irritation to the esophageal mucosa from excessive gastric acid secretion. Additionally, medications such as aluminum-magnesium carbonate and sucralfate can be used to protect the esophageal and gastric mucosa. The specific choice of medication and the dosage should be used under the guidance of a clinical physician.