That is right. Damjeok is a Korean medicine diagnosis and does not show on endoscopy. Yet that is exactly why damjeok is spoken of.

Many people remain uncomfortable even after being told 'nothing abnormal' on endoscopy. They feel full, the epigastrium feels blocked, something seems caught in the throat, and they often feel indigestion. Not showing on a test does not mean there is no symptom.

Korean medicine explains this state as damjeok. It is seen as a state where the motive power of the stomach and intestines has declined and circulation has stagnated.

The method of examination also differs. By abdominal palpation we directly confirm the tension, tenderness and resistance of the epigastrium and the abdomen. As it is seen by hand rather than by imaging, it can catch a state that does not show on a test.

For treatment we use herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion together in the direction of releasing what has stagnated and restoring the motive power of the stomach and intestines.

If you have the endoscopy report, please bring it. We refer to it in making the plan.