Q I had endoscopy twice at an internal medicine clinic in Dongincheon and both were normal. Can this stuffiness that doesn't show on tests improve with Korean medicine?
A Many people have severe symptoms even with normal endoscopy. Functional dyspepsia is a functional problem where the stomach's movement and sensitivity are disturbed, not the structure, so it is an area where Korean medicine shows strength in regulating.
Detailed Answer
When digestive symptoms persist despite no organic disease like ulcer or cancer on endoscopy, it is diagnosed as functional dyspepsia. A normal test result is grounds for reassurance that "there is no major disease in the stomach," but it does not mean the symptoms are fake. This is because functional changes like delayed gastric emptying or visceral hypersensitivity do not show well on tests that look at shape.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine is accustomed to addressing functional imbalance rather than visible damage. We aim to raise the motility so that the stomach sends food downward on time, and to calm the stomach's heightened reactions, reducing the bloating and stuffiness you actually feel.
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