Q They said it's an autoimmune disease. I'm not sure if it's because my immunity is weak or too strong.
A It is a problem of 'immune overactivity' where the immune system mistakes the mesenteric fat for a foreign substance and over-attacks it. It does not arise from weak immunity, but from disordered regulatory function attacking one's own tissue.
Detailed Answer
An autoimmune reaction is a phenomenon where immune cells recognize normal cells as enemies and attack them. In chronic mesenteritis, this reaction concentrates on the mesenteric fat, causing persistent inflammation and fibrosis. Since it does not arise from low immunity like a cold, immune regulation is key rather than simply boosting immunity.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment approaches by alleviating the overreaction and restoring self-regulation ability rather than unilaterally raising or lowering immunity. According to constitution, we use prescriptions that balance qi (氣), blood (血), and body fluids (津液).
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