Q I take probiotics and over-the-counter gas medicine frequently. If I start oriental medicine treatment, do I have to stop all of these?
A You don't need to stop immediately. The probiotics and gas medicine you've been taking can be continued for a while, and as symptoms decrease with treatment, you'll naturally reach for them less.
Detailed Answer
Commercial probiotics and gas removers are only supplementary aids, so there's little problem using them together early in treatment. However, since they alone don't resolve the root cause, it's best to reduce the amount while combining with treatment so dependence doesn't drag on. Some probiotics actually increase gas in certain people, so let us know if you notice changes.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
As oriental medicine treatment restores bowel function, the urge to reach for gas medicine gradually decreases. Rather than abrupt discontinuation, we recommend a natural reduction aligned with symptom improvement.
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