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Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis

Q. Do I need surgery for gastroptosis (stomach prolapse)?

A.

Muscle strengthening, rather than surgery, is the solution. Strengthen your abdominal and core muscles, which support the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, traditional Korean medicine treatments that improve gastrointestinal motility can also be helpful.

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위하수는 위장이 배꼽 아래 골반까지 처진 상태입니다. 위장 근육이 탄력을 잃은 것이죠.

약물이나 수술로 위를 끌어올릴 수는 없습니다. 복근 운동(플랭크 등)을 꾸준히 하여 복압을 유지해주고, 소화가 잘 되는 음식을 소량씩 자주 먹어 위장의 무게를 줄여주면 증상이 훨씬 좋아집니다.

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