Q Can Korean medicine alone completely cure IBD? I'm not sure how much to expect.
A An approach aiming to cure IBD with Korean medicine alone is unrealistic and not recommended. The realistic strengths of Korean medicine treatment are supporting mucosal recovery, preventing relapse, restoring energy, and improving quality of life, and integrated management with conventional treatment is best.
Detailed Answer
At the current level of medicine, both Korean and conventional medicine aim for long-term remission maintenance rather than a cure for IBD. The areas where Korean medicine treatment shows clear strength are promoting mucosal recovery during remission, tonifying systemic fatigue and immune balance, reducing relapse frequency, and improving nutrient absorption. Managing severe IBD with Korean medicine alone, without conventional drugs, can be dangerous.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
To be honest, Korean medicine treatment serves as one axis of integrated IBD management, raising quality of life and reducing relapse. Rather than excessive expectations, we set realistic stage-by-stage goals together.
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