Q Even pills get stuck in my throat, so I'm afraid to take medicine. What form does herbal medicine come in?
A Herbal medicine is mostly a warm liquid decoction, so it's less of a swallowing burden than pills. Still, if swallowing is very difficult, we advise taking it in small portions slowly and adjust the method to your condition.
Detailed Answer
In achalasia, having pills get stuck and pool in the esophagus can be distressing. Herbal medicine is often taken as a warm liquid, so passage is relatively easier, but even so it's safer to take it in small portions slowly rather than swallowing a lot at once.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
For those who find swallowing itself hard, we carefully advise on the dose, temperature, and amount swallowed at once. If the medicine repeatedly gets stuck or causes severe pain, don't force it down—just tell us, and we'll readjust the method of taking it or recommend the necessary exam.
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