Q What stages does Korean medicine treatment for post-surgical recovery go through?
A First, pulse diagnosis and consultation assess the degree of depletion and constitution, then the process goes: replenishing depleted qi and blood to build the foundation → supporting weakened organs and clearing heat to restore balance → clearing waste products to revive circulation → stabilizing the recovery. The treating physician's treatment schedule takes priority, with recovery support provided in between.
Detailed Answer
Post-surgical recovery support begins by first checking the treating physician's treatment plan and current condition. It then proceeds through replenishing the depleted body and building up digestion and stamina, combined with managing nutrition, sleep, and activity. If there is a chemotherapy or radiation schedule, care is coordinated to support recovery in between without overexertion.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Our clinic places particular emphasis on stage 1 in post-surgical recovery. ① Replenishing the source of greatly depleted qi and blood to build a foundation of stamina ② Supporting weakened organs and clearing excess heat to restore balance ③ Clearing accumulated waste products to revive circulation ④ Stabilizing recovery to help regain a healthy condition. Since the depth of depletion differs from person to person, the emphasis of each stage is adjusted individually based on pulse diagnosis findings.
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