Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Prognosis / Recovery
Q Won't appetite drop again once we stop the herbal medicine?
A Once spleen-stomach function is established after treatment, the recurrence rate is low. However, children with a constitutionally weak spleen-stomach need seasonal care during the change of seasons.
Detailed Answer
<p>If the poor appetite was simply due to food stagnation, many children do well without recurrence once the stagnation is resolved. However, a child with a congenitally weak spleen-stomach may show a pattern of reduced appetite with each environmental change (starting kindergarten, change of seasons). In such cases, preventive care with a short 1 to 2 month course of tonic herbs each spring and fall helps maintain stability without major recurrence.</p><h3>Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective</h3><p>At Dongjedang, if a recurrence occurs within six months of finishing treatment, we can re-prescribe quickly based on the previous chart. The course is often shorter than the initial treatment.</p>
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