Q Why do I keep getting indigestion and feeling bloated even after eating?
A This is a state of "Sikjeok" (food stagnation). When undigested food accumulates and completely blocks the stomach, the desire to eat new food disappears.
Detailed Answer
If you have eaten but still cannot digest it, feel bloated, and have a sour smell on your breath, Korean traditional medicine views this as Sikjeok. If previously consumed food is not properly digested and remains in the stomach, there is no room for new food, leading to a loss of appetite and sometimes nausea.
Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we first resolve the accumulated Sikjeok using herbal prescriptions that aid digestive function. Once the stomach is emptied, the child naturally begins to feel hungry. In cases where Sikjeok recurs, we also provide lifestyle guidance to correct habits of overeating and late-night snacking.Related FAQs
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