Q I have taken antacids for over two years, and the burning comes right back if I stop. Can I live without medication?
A Antacids only suppress stomach acid temporarily; the gastric environment that causes reflux remains, so symptoms recur easily when you stop. By improving the weakened stomach motility, we can aim for a state in which you no longer rely on medication.
Detailed Answer
Acid-suppressing drugs and antacids are effective at quickly relieving symptoms, but if the underlying cause—the stomach failing to empty in time—remains, the burning often returns when the medication stops. The longer you depend on them, the harder it can be to quit.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment focuses on restoring gastric motility and digestive power so that acid no longer flows back up. Once symptoms stabilize, we adjust the process together so you can gradually reduce your existing medication rather than stopping it abruptly.
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