Q Ever since I recovered from enteritis, my stomach hurts as soon as I eat flour-based foods or milk. Is this normal?
A After intestinal mucosa damage, the ability to digest lactose and gluten can temporarily decline, so foods that were fine before may suddenly cause problems. In most cases this improves as bowel function recovers.
Detailed Answer
After acute enteritis, the damaged mucosa temporarily has weaker lactase enzyme activity and digestive function. Flour (FODMAP components), dairy, greasy foods, and raw foods easily irritate the gut during recovery, so it's best to avoid them or eat only small amounts. As you recover, most of this sensitivity decreases.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Once Korean medicine treatment restores the intestinal mucosa and digestive function, hypersensitive reactions to foods gradually decrease as well. During recovery, we guide you to eat warm, soft, easily digestible foods.
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