Q What should I prepare before the consultation?
A Organizing when symptoms are worst, which foods worsen them, underlying conditions (such as diabetes) and current medications, and test results (such as a gastric emptying scan) will make the consultation faster and more accurate.
Detailed Answer
It greatly helps to jot down when the symptoms started, when they worsen during the day, and which foods aggravate the bloating. Bringing underlying conditions like diabetes, current medications, and any recent test results like a gastric emptying scan or endoscopy enables a more accurate consultation.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Such records serve as clues to finding the lifestyle patterns and causes hidden behind the slowed gastric emptying. The more thorough your preparation, the more precise the treatment direction we can set at the first consultation.
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