Q In what order does Korean medicine treatment for functional gastrointestinal disorder proceed?
A It proceeds in order: Stage 1 examination (identifying symptoms and constitution) → Stage 2 acute symptom relief (acupuncture, initial herbal medicine) → Stage 3 restoring gastrointestinal function (tailored decoction with lifestyle management) → Stage 4 recurrence prevention (finishing prescription and establishing self-care methods).
Detailed Answer
At the first consultation, we identify the symptom pattern and constitution to set the treatment direction. In the initial 2–4 weeks, we focus on stabilizing the autonomic nervous system and reducing acute symptoms with acupuncture 1–2 times a week. We then proceed with tailored decoction to restore spleen-stomach function and resolve qi stagnation, and once symptoms stabilize we enter the finishing stage to prevent recurrence, organizing lifestyle therapies so you can manage yourself.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
We check progress at each stage and adjust the prescription. Flexible treatment matched to change, rather than a uniform protocol, is more effective for functional disorders.
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