Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Treatment Stages
Q What stages does poor appetite treatment go through?
A It proceeds in the order of Stage 1 resolving food stagnation, Stage 2 reinforcing spleen-stomach energy, and Stage 3 constitutional care.
Detailed Answer
<p>Dongjedang's pediatric poor appetite treatment consists of three stages. Stage 1 is the process of removing food stagnation accumulated in the stomach, usually taking 1 to 2 weeks. Stage 2 fills the emptied stomach with spleen-stomach energy to normalize digestive power and appetite, proceeding over 4 to 8 weeks. Stage 3 is a management stage that improves the weakened constitution itself, continuing as short seasonal courses of tonic herbs.</p><h3>Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective</h3><p>Because the prescription content changes at each stage, we present the full treatment roadmap at the first visit. We explain in advance what changes can be expected after several weeks, so guardians can understand and follow the treatment process together.</p>
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