Q I heard enteritis heals in about a week. Why hasn't mine healed for over a month?
A Even after acute enteritis passes, restoring the intestinal mucosa and normalizing the bacterial flora can take weeks to months. Stress, irregular meals, and antibiotic use further slow recovery.
Detailed Answer
There is large individual variation in how long it takes for intestinal mucosal cells to regenerate and the gut microbiome to return to its original state. If antibiotics were used in the acute phase, beneficial bacteria may have decreased too, making recovery slower; dietary imbalance and stress keep bowel motility unstable and prolong symptoms.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment focuses on promoting regeneration of the damaged intestinal mucosa and boosting weakened digestive qi, thereby speeding up self-recovery. Shortening the recovery period and preventing chronicity are the main treatment goals.
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