Gastrointestinal Syndrome and Cholecystitis

Gastrointestinal Syndrome and Cholecystitis

Question: A 30-year-old female has been diagnosed with gastrointestinal syndrome and cholecystitis.

After taking your medication, the frequency of diarrhea has decreased, but I still experience morning abdominal pain followed by diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, excessive sleepiness, dark yellow complexion, pale lips, palpitations, and occasional hand tremors. What should I do?

Answer: Your condition has improved, but further treatment is still needed. “Gastrointestinal syndrome” is an outdated term originally proposed by Japanese researchers in the 1960s, later replaced by “irritable bowel syndrome” (IBS). Long-term malabsorption of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), deficiencies in trace elements, electrolyte imbalances (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium), and vitamin deficiencies (VitA, VitB, VitC) can all lead to the various symptoms you’re experiencing.

9. Brother Qiang: My father is 63 years old and weighs 74 kg. He has had varicose veins for 5–6 years, particularly noticeable in the lower legs. How should this be treated?

Answer: Prolonged standing or prolonged sitting are major factors that exacerbate varicose veins in the lower extremities. For severe cases, vein ligation can be performed to redirect blood flow through deep veins, but this method has a high recurrence rate. A simpler approach is to wear compression stockings to apply pressure to the deep veins. Having practiced clinical medicine for over 50 years, I’ve deeply realized that relying solely on medication is ineffective.

10. Su Jishan: I may have caught a cold yesterday due to exposure to wind, which has led to diarrhea today. However, I still have stomach pain and a persistent feeling of chills and nausea. What medication should I take to relieve these symptoms?

Answer: This indicates that your gastrointestinal barrier function is weakened. It’s likely that you have chronic gastritis or are also suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. You need to address the root cause before you can truly resist the cold.

---

Famous Chinese TCM and Western Medicine Expert Pei Xuejian’s Weibo