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What You Must Check If Your Epigastrium Feels Stiff and Heavy Like a Stone | Epigastric Discomfort
“Doctor, I keep getting a sharp, stabbing pain in the pit of my stomach, and it feels as hard as a rock. Even if I eat just a little, my stomach feels completely full, and I feel tightness in my chest, making it hard to breathe. Could I possibly have stomach cancer?”
Constantly Getting Indigestion? What's Behind the Feeling Your Stomach Has Stopped?
What's behind frequent indigestion and the feeling that your stomach has stopped?...
The Stranger in the Mirror: Facial Eczema in 20-Something Women and the Profound Frustration
A Strange Face in the Mirror: A 20-Something Woman's Facial Atopy, That Deep Frustration...
Recurring Dizziness: Is It Just an Ear Problem? – Dizziness in Your 40s
Among the patients I see in my consultation room, a notable number are women in their 40s. They often come expressing concerns about discomfort caused by hormonal changes around <b>perimenopause</b>, and conditions particularly common in women such as <b>uterine fibroids</b>, <b>ovarian cysts</b>, <b>thyroid cancer</b>, and <b>breast cancer</b>.<br/> Furthermore, as they are often still busy supporting their adolescent or adult children, they frequently worry about their children's health too.<br/> At home, they are wives and mothers; at work, they are dedicated members of the team, shouldering immense responsibilities and living each day with fierce determination.<br/> However, I often tell my female patients in their 40s this:<br/> <b><i>"Before being a mother, a wife, and a professional, you must first take care of 'You' – the individual living your own complete life."</i></b><br/> In their 40s, many women often reflect on past times when they neglected their bodies and begin to feel signals throughout their being that it's <b><i>"time to focus more on taking care of myself."</i></b><br/> Therefore, once you reach your 40s, <b>regular check-ups</b> and <b>health management</b> to assess your health become paramount.<br/> In particular, preparation for <b>women's cancers</b> that can appear around menopause is an essential aspect of health management.
Chronic Indigestion: Why Medicine Only Provides Temporary Relief | Incheon Indigestion
Chronic Indigestion, Why Medicine is Only 'Temporary'...
I scratched all night and couldn't sleep, making the next day so tough | Incheon Hives
Among the many patients I see in my clinic, quite a few notably suffer from evening hives.
Chronic Insomnia in Your 30s, Sleepless Nights
When I see adult patients in their 30s in my clinic, I find that a particularly large number of them report 'feeling tired but being unable to fall asleep'....
Constant Burping and Flatulence: A Red Flag for Your Gut Health?
What on earth is the problem? Did I eat something bad? I can barely eat, yet I don't know why I keep farting and burping. It's just so embarrassing when I'm in a quiet study room or a meeting room...
Causes of Facial Stinging and Itching | Incheon Folliculitis
Among the 20-something female patients I see in the clinic, a noticeably high number struggle with chronic skin issues.
Postpartum Depression, An Emotional Rollercoaster | Incheon Postpartum Care
Why am I the only one who's so weak?... <br><br> It feels like everyone else is overcoming things well and doing okay, but I'm constantly falling apart. <br><br> Of course, I know intellectually that depression isn't a disease that can be cured quickly like a common cold. <br><br> And that I can get better if I consistently go to the doctor, take my medication, and receive regular counseling. <br><br> But even so, it's not easy. Especially these days, it's even harder because I'm experiencing a lot of physical symptoms in addition to psychological factors. <br><br> Chest tightness, indigestion, insomnia, chronic fatigue… <br><br> Honestly, every single day is a continuous string of suffering. <br><br> When will I be able to escape from this darkness? <br><br> I want to live a normal life, just like everyone else. <br><br> I want to live feeling natural emotions – laughing, crying, getting angry… <br><br> It still feels like a distant dream, but I truly hope I can achieve that someday. <br><br> Patting myself on the back today: 'You've done well. Thank you for holding on.' <br><br> Tomorrow will be a little better than today.
I'm Hungry, But 'My Stomach Is Bloated Even Though I Haven't Eaten!' | Incheon Bloating
I'm hungry, but 'I haven't eaten anything, yet my stomach feels bloated' - Why are your intestines filled with gas?
Stress-Induced Facial Flushing: Your Body's Signal | Incheon Facial Flushing
Is blushing really a matter of my will? Anxiety-induced facial flushing is a signal from your body....