Can erosive gastritis be treated with laser surgery

Laser surgery is generally not recommended for the treatment of erosive gastritis. The treatment of erosive gastritis mainly relies on medication control and lifestyle adjustment, while laser surgery is usually used for other specific gastrointestinal diseases. The main treatment methods for erosive gastritis include inhibiting gastric acid secretion, protecting the gastric mucosa, and eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection. Commonly used drugs include proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole enteric coated capsules and pantoprazole sodium enteric coated tablets, and mucosal protectants such as bismuth potassium citrate granules and magnesium aluminum carbonate chewable tablets. If there is Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules and clarithromycin tablets should be used in combination for eradication treatment. The application of laser surgery in gastric diseases mainly focuses on endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer or hemostasis of gastrointestinal bleeding. For erosive gastritis, a disease characterized by diffuse mucosal damage, laser treatment lacks specificity and may increase the risk of perforation. In rare cases, when erosive gastritis is accompanied by refractory bleeding and medication and endoscopic hemostasis fail, intervention methods such as laser hemostasis may need to be considered. This situation usually occurs when patients have underlying diseases such as severe coagulation dysfunction or vascular malformation, and requires joint evaluation and decision-making by gastroenterologists and surgeons. However, such cases are very rare in clinical practice, and the vast majority of patients with erosive gastritis can achieve mucosal healing within 4-8 weeks through standardized medication. Patients with erosive gastritis should pay attention to a regular diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods and alcohol, and reduce the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is recommended to eat soft foods 5-6 times a day, with steaming as the main cooking method. Moderate consumption of foods rich in mucin such as yam and okra can help repair the gastric mucosa. If symptoms such as vomiting blood, black stool, or severe abdominal pain occur, seek medical attention immediately and have a gastroscopy re examination. Normally, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take medication on time. Do not increase or decrease the dosage on your own. Regular check ups should be conducted to evaluate the healing of the mucosa.