Q Why does chronic enteritis develop? I don't understand why my gut stays so sensitive.
A It becomes chronic when the intestinal mucosa fails to fully recover after bacterial or viral infection, or when spicy/greasy eating habits and stress-induced autonomic imbalance repeat. In Korean medicine, the main mechanism is dampness-heat accumulating on a foundation of weakened spleen-stomach (Pi-Wei) function, lowering the gut's absorption and motility.
Detailed Answer
Chronic enteritis is not from a single cause but a state where intestinal mucosal inflammation becomes chronic through the combined action of bacterial/viral infection, gut-flora disruption from antibiotic overuse, autoimmune reactions, and ongoing dietary irritation. Especially when mucosal regeneration is incomplete after damage, symptoms flare again with even minor irritation.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, the core mechanism is seen as external pathogenic factors invading a weakened spleen-stomach (Pi-Wei), or dampness-heat stagnating in the body and weakening the gut's absorption and transport functions. Rather than soothing the mucosa directly, we approach by restoring the spleen-stomach's vigor so it normalizes on its own.
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