Q I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis over five years ago. Can such long-standing gastritis really get better?
A Long-standing chronic gastritis can also become comfortable once the stomach lining's recovery power revives. Usually, consistent treatment over 2-3 months aims to noticeably reduce burning and bloating.
Detailed Answer
Even chronic gastritis gradually eases once lining recovery and gastric motility revive. It doesn't change overnight, but usually the frequency of symptoms starts to decrease in about a month, and with two to three months of consistent management, you can expect to eat comfortably in daily life. Cases like atrophic gastritis where the lining has thinned greatly need a bit more time.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The longer the gastritis has lasted, the more important it is to also raise the weakened baseline stamina of the stomach. We regard recovery not as mere symptom relief, but as building a sturdy stomach that doesn't recur under the same irritation.
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