Q My ulcer has recurred for years. How long does Korean medicine treatment usually take?
A Even long-recurring cases can stabilize well once mucosal recovery revives. Usually 1–3 months of steady treatment aims for a noticeable reduction in pain frequency and intensity.
Detailed Answer
It takes time for an ulcer to heal, but changing a stomach environment that repeatedly erodes and heals takes a longer view. Usually pain frequency starts to drop within about a month, and with two to three months of steady management you can expect a state of eating comfortably in daily life. When the damage is deep or longstanding, it may take longer.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The more an ulcer recurs, the more it is not enough to just heal the surface—it is important to also build up the weakened stomach's basic fitness. We see recovery not as merely easing pain but as building a stomach that does not erode again.
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