Q Can hwa-byung really be cured? It's been so long that I want to give up.
A Even if hwa-byung has lasted a long time, it definitely improves with treatment. It is realistic to start slowly with the goal of improving quality of life rather than a complete recovery.
Detailed Answer
The longer hwa-byung has lasted, the longer treatment takes, but giving up is not the answer. Even patients with hwa-byung that has been chronic for decades experience, through treatment, the burning sensation in the chest decreasing, sleep improving, and emotional swings easing. Setting recovering the ability to function in life as a realistic goal, rather than complete disappearance of symptoms, makes the treatment process less burdensome. The first small change (30 minutes of improved sleep, reduced frequency of heat sensation) is the beginning of hope.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, for patients worn out by long-standing hwa-byung, we start by intensively treating the single most uncomfortable physical symptom first. If you can't sleep, we start with sleep; if your chest feels tight, we start with the heat sensation — a small success becomes the driving force to keep up the will to continue treatment. If you are suffering alone in Dongincheon, we encourage you to come for a first consultation without pressure.
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