Question 1

Can I never eat flour foods again?

Accepted Answer

Avoid during treatment; once stomach function recovers, occasional intake is fine.

Question 2

What is Damjeok disease?

Accepted Answer

A condition where impaired digestive function causes food waste to accumulate on the stomach wall. A major cause of chronic indigestion, bloating, abdominal pain.

Question 3

How is Damjeok treated?

Accepted Answer

Damjeok is treated by herbs that decompose and discharge accumulations, and acupuncture/moxibustion to restore gastric motility. Combined with diet adjustment, clear improvement is expected within 2–3 months.

Question 4

Is Damjeok diagnosable in Western medicine?

Accepted Answer

Damjeok is a unique Korean medicine concept; Western tests (endoscopy, CT etc.) often show no findings. Diagnosis is by abdominal palpation and pulse, often answering patients with no test findings but persistent symptoms.

Question 5

What are the main symptoms of Damjeok?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bloating, post-meal fullness, heartburn, frequent burping, hard abdomen, fatigue. Severe cases include headache, dizziness, skin troubles.

Question 6

How long does Damjeok treatment take?

Accepted Answer

Mild: 1–2 months; chronic damjeok: 3–6 months recommended. Herbs decompose and discharge while acupuncture/moxibustion restore gastric function.

Question 7

Why are flour foods bad for Damjeok?

Accepted Answer

Gluten in flour burdens gastric mucosa and promotes Damjeok formation. During treatment, reducing flour, oily, and instant foods aids recovery significantly.