Q I have an elderly mother in the Dongincheon area who suffers from digestive problems. Is Korean medicine treatment possible for her?
A Elderly patients can receive Korean medicine treatment. Since we adjust the prescription considering age, underlying conditions, and current medications, treatment can be done safely. It is especially effective for seniors who have abdominal pain along with declining digestion and loss of appetite.
Detailed Answer
Elderly patients have generally reduced gastrointestinal motility and take many medications, so functional abdominal pain and indigestion are more frequent. Korean medicine treatment focuses on restoring the basic function of the stomach and intestines, and adjusts prescription strength to the senior's stamina and constitution. If there are underlying conditions such as hypertension or diabetes, or conventional medications are being taken, telling us during the consultation allows a customized prescription that considers concomitant safety.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Abdominal pain in seniors is often rooted in Spleen-Stomach qi deficiency (脾胃气虚)—a state where the stomach's qi has declined. Along with prescriptions that tonify the Spleen-Stomach (補脾胃), we pursue improved appetite and recovery of stamina at the same time. Seniors from the Dongincheon and Dong-gu, Incheon area can also visit us comfortably.
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