Q It's been over a year since this started — how long does treatment usually take to see improvement?
A It varies by cause and severity, but with about a month of consistent treatment, the frequency of dryness often starts to decrease, and after two to three months, day-to-day discomfort noticeably improves.
Detailed Answer
Even long-standing symptoms can gradually ease as the body's fluid balance and saliva production environment recover. This doesn't happen overnight, however — managing contributing factors like stress, sleep, and medication alongside treatment helps sustain the improvement.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The goal is not just easing symptoms, but restoring the body's fluid balance and digestive and kidney function together, so the improvement lasts and is less likely to recur. For long-standing symptoms, a patient, step-by-step approach matters.
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