Q Will treatment make the bloating completely disappear? How long does it take?
A SIBO symptoms can greatly reduce with treatment but relapse is common. The goal is a noticeable reduction in bloating frequency and intensity within 1–3 months when combining small intestinal motility recovery and dietary management.
Detailed Answer
Symptom improvement varies by treatment method and cause, but when small intestinal motility is restored and dietary management is combined, bloating frequency usually begins to decrease within 1 month. Full relief may require 2–3 months of consistent management, and resolving the root cause is needed to maintain the improvement without relapse.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine treatment, after symptoms subside we go through a stage of stabilizing small intestinal motility and the immune environment. Creating an intestinal environment that does not relapse is the standard for recovery, rather than symptom relief alone.
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