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Functional Dyspepsia
Even a small meal makes you bloated,
and your upper abdomen feels tight and heavy.
Bloating, heartburn, and discomfort.
We restore your stomach's natural motility to bring you relief.
We restore your stomach's natural motility to bring you relief.
Digestive Health Clinic
Have you lost the joy of eating?
The endoscopy shows nothing wrong,
but you're still in pain and discomfort.
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GERD / Acid Reflux
Acid rises up and your chest burns,
with a constant lump-in-throat sensation.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal gas and pain persist,
with alternating diarrhea and constipation.
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Phlegm Stagnation (Gastroparesis)
The stomach and intestines feel stiff and immobile,
leaving you fatigued and exhausted.
Special Diagnosis System
GI disorders heal when motility is restored
Endoscopy is useful for detecting inflammation or ulcers inside the GI tract, but it cannot assess how well your stomach and intestines are actually moving or functioning.
Most cases of nervous gastritis and functional dyspepsia stem from reduced GI motility — food accumulates, and the resulting toxins (phlegm stagnation) cause the intestinal walls to stiffen and harden.
At 동제당한의원, we use abdominal palpation (腹診) to directly locate hardened phlegm deposits around the epigastrium and navel, and pulse diagnosis to evaluate how weakened the stomach's vital energy has become.
The fundamental treatment is to soften the stiffened GI tract, warm the cooled abdomen, and help the stomach regain its natural, powerful motility.
Specialized diagnosis system
Core Solution Core Treatment Principles
Core Treatment Principles
for Restoring GI Function
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Restore GI Motility
We revive the stalled digestive rhythm to help your stomach and intestines move and digest properly again.
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Clear Phlegm & Toxin Buildup
We dissolve and flush out the hardened waste deposits lining the intestinal walls.
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Heal Inflammation & Regenerate Mucosa
We calm esophageal and gastric inflammation and help repair the damaged mucosal lining.
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Stabilize the Autonomic Nervous System
We calm the stress-sensitized GI nerves to prevent recurrence.
Digestive Mini Assessment
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Digestive Condition Mini Diagnosis
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How long have digestive/abdominal discomfort symptoms been persisting?
Tailored Solutions by Symptom
Even the same indigestion has different causes — and each requires a different treatment.
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Epigastric fullness
and frequent bloating
Main Symptoms
- • Post-meal bloating and heaviness
- • Frequent belching
- • Tenderness when pressing the epigastrium
Diagnosis Pattern
Gastric Atony, Food Stagnation (食積)
Recommended Treatment
GI Motility Enhancement Formula
Stimulates gastric motility to relieve bloating and promote healthy digestion.
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Acid reflux
and chest tightness
Main Symptoms
- • Burning chest pain
- • Globus sensation (lump in throat)
- • Dry cough
Diagnosis Pattern
Liver-Stomach Disharmony (肝胃不和), Acid Reflux
Recommended Treatment
Acid Control & Mucosal Protection Formula
Regulates gastric acid and treats esophageal mucosal inflammation.
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Cold abdomen with
alternating diarrhea and constipation
Main Symptoms
- • Diarrhea after cold foods
- • Gurgling sounds in the abdomen
- • Persistent mild abdominal pain
Diagnosis Pattern
Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency (脾腎陽虛), Intestinal Cold
Recommended Treatment
Intestinal Strengthening Formula
Warms the intestines to normalize bowel movements and improve nutrient absorption.
동제당한의원 Digestive Treatment Program
A treatment that fundamentally revitalizes GI function.
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Personalized Herbal Medicine
A customized 1:1 herbal formula that softens the stiffened GI tract,
enhances motility, and treats inflammation.
enhances motility, and treats inflammation.
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Moxibustion Therapy
Delivers deep warmth into the abdomen
to increase blood flow and dispel cold.
to increase blood flow and dispel cold.
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Pharmacopuncture
Herbal extract is injected into acupoints connected to the GI system
to directly activate digestive function.
to directly activate digestive function.
Medical Team
Chief Practitioner Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
With 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Choi provides integrated healing solutions that restore the body's balance — from weight management to chronic and intractable conditions.
Treatment Process
Treatment Process
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Abdominal & Pulse Diagnosis
We palpate the abdomen to locate phlegm deposits
and assess their degree of stiffness.
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Root Cause Diagnosis
We identify the fundamental cause of your dyspepsia —
gastric atony, phlegm stagnation, or stress.
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Intensive Treatment
Herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion
work together to intensively restore GI function.
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Dietary & Lifestyle Coaching
We correct dietary habits that burden your GI tract
to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My endoscopy was normal — why am I still in pain?
A. Endoscopy examines mucosal inflammation and ulcers, but it cannot detect motility issues or phlegm stagnation. A functional decline may be the underlying cause.
Q. Will the condition recur after treatment?
A. Once GI function is restored and dietary habits are improved, recurrence rates drop significantly. Ongoing management after treatment is still important.
Q. Do I have to avoid wheat and flour foods forever?
A. It's best to avoid them during treatment, but once your GI function recovers, occasional consumption is generally fine.
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