Q How long does treatment for picky eating take?
A Mild cases take 1 to 2 months; when a long-standing picky-eating habit has become entrenched, 3 months or more of consistent treatment is needed.
Detailed Answer
The recovery period for picky eating depends on when it began and how wide the range of refused foods is. If picky eating appeared suddenly after recent stress or a cold, 1 to 2 months of medication brings noticeable improvement. Chronic picky eating that has continued for years since the weaning period requires improving the spleen-stomach constitution itself, so treatment of 3 months or more must be combined with correcting the living environment.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, at the first visit we assess the duration and range of picky eating and provide a realistic treatment timeline. Because we share step-by-step goals with caregivers as we proceed, many families continue to the end without dropping out midway.
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