Q How long after starting treatment before I feel better?
A Usually post-meal drowsiness and heaviness ease first, and the "full after a few bites" feeling loosens next. If the stiffness is recent, many people notice change within a few weeks; long-standing cases are measured in months. Knowing the order of recovery keeps you from losing patience midway.
Detailed Answer
Bloating of a few months and bloating of many years recover at different speeds. Research has reported that more frequent acupuncture produced clearer improvement in symptoms and quality of life, with effects lasting for months. Individual differences exist, so we adjust the interval while watching your progress.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Returning to your old portions and eating speed the moment symptoms disappear stiffens the stomach again. We consider the period of holding the new habits after you feel better to be part of the treatment. That is what stops the cycle of improving and relapsing.
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