Q Won't bedwetting come back if treatment is stopped?
A If treatment is concluded once the underlying energy has recovered, the relapse rate is low. However, temporary relapse can occur during rapid growth spurts or periods of severe stress.
Detailed Answer
Whether bedwetting recurs after treatment depends on the treatment approach. Symptom-suppression-focused treatment has a high relapse rate after stopping, whereas treatment centered on constitutional improvement tends to maintain its effect even after stopping.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Because the goal of Korean medicine treatment is to strengthen kidney qi itself, the relapse rate is low if kidney qi is sufficiently replenished when treatment concludes. Temporary relapse can occur when rapid growth in the early elementary years coincides with stress from changing schools or adjusting to school, but in such cases a short course of medicine restores recovery quickly. It is important to consult thoroughly with the medical team before stopping.
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