Q Endoscopy and ultrasound both came back normal, yet stomach cramps keep happening. Can Korean medicine help pain that doesn't show up on tests?
A Even without structural abnormalities on tests, cramps often recur because stomach movement and sensation have become oversensitive. This kind of functional problem is an area where Korean medicine treatment that regulates stomach movement excels.
Detailed Answer
Stomach cramps can occur even without clear damage to the stomach lining. They are often a functional problem—irregular stomach muscle movement or heightened sensitivity to pain—which structural exams like endoscopy and ultrasound do not easily detect. That said, recurring pain should be judged only after first ruling out other conditions such as gallstones, pancreatitis, or ulcers.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine is well suited to addressing functional imbalances rather than visible damage. At Dongjedang, we help the stomach move food smoothly downward and calm the oversensitive stomach response, aiming to reduce the very frequency of cramps.
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