Q How does Korean medicine treat abdominal pain? I want to understand it step by step.
A After examination to identify the cause type (qi stagnation, blood stasis, cold, food accumulation), herbal medicine combined with acupuncture and moxibustion is used. Treatment proceeds in stages: 2–4 weeks for symptom relief, 1–2 months for gastrointestinal function recovery, then a maintenance phase.
Detailed Answer
Stage 1 (Diagnosis & Prescription): Pulse diagnosis, abdominal palpation, and consultation identify the type of abdominal pain and appropriate herbal medicine is prescribed. Stage 2 (Symptom Relief, 2–4 weeks): Acupuncture and moxibustion quickly reduce spasms and pain while herbal medicine stabilizes gastrointestinal movement. Stage 3 (Function Recovery, 1–2 months): Balance between gastrointestinal and autonomic nervous functions is restored to prevent recurrence. Stage 4 (Maintenance): Visit intervals are gradually extended while healthy lifestyle habits are established.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
For qi stagnation type, qi-regulating formulas (Sihosogansangyeol class) are used; for blood stasis, circulation-improving formulas; for cold type, interior-warming formulas (Ijungtang class); for food accumulation type, digestion-aiding formulas are used as the foundation, customized to individual constitution.
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