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Q. My reflux esophagitis isn't improving even after taking medication.

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The root cause of reflux esophagitis may be 'gastric Damjeok'. When the stomach is blocked, food cannot descend, causing it to back up into the esophagus.

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식도염 약(제산제)은 위산만 억제할 뿐, 역류하는 압력 자체를 해결하진 못합니다.

하수구가 막혔는데 수도꼭지만 잠그는 격입니다. 담적 치료를 통해 꽉 막힌 위장을 뚫어주어 음식물이 아래로 쑥쑥 내려가게 해야 역류가 멈추고 식도염이 완치됩니다.

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