Q I live in Dong-gu, Incheon and work near Dongincheon. How often would I need to come in for palpitations? (40, employee)
A We recommend acupuncture twice a week at first, adjusting the interval after three to four weeks. The first consultation takes about 30 to 40 minutes because of the detailed questioning. Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic is on Dongsan-ro in Dong-gu, Incheon, an easy trip from the Dongincheon area.
Detailed Answer
A schedule along these lines works well.
The first consultation is best allowed 30 to 40 minutes. With palpitations much of the information comes from questioning, so it takes time. Please bring any previous ECG or blood test results, along with a list of medications and supplements you take.
For the first three to four weeks we recommend acupuncture twice a week. If work makes that difficult, start weekly but expect a slightly longer course. Once the condition stabilises we widen the interval to weekly, then fortnightly.
If herbal medicine is included, we review and adjust every two to four weeks.
The clinic is on Dongsan-ro in Dong-gu, Incheon, convenient from Dongincheon, Songnim and Hwasu-dong. If you would like to come after work, calling ahead to confirm the closing time will reduce your waiting.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The most regrettable pattern in treating palpitations is stopping after two or three sessions. Autonomic balance does not shift in one go; it settles as repeated stimulation accumulates. Keep to the interval for the first month and management becomes far more relaxed afterwards.
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