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Endoscopy came back clean, so why do I still have stomach pain every day? | Incheon Damjeok Disease
The tests clearly indicate nothing is wrong. However, my day begins and ends with a suffocating pressure in my solar plexus and a bloated, gassy feeling...
Why You Still Feel Gut Discomfort Even After Cutting Out Flour: 4 Hidden Culprits Beyond Gluten
For three years, office worker Mr./Ms. A had been plagued by unexplained abdominal bloating and chronic fatigue. Taking the advice of those around them, they made the difficult decision to cut out all their beloved bread, ramen, and pasta. They believed that the 'gluten-free' trend popular on social media was the magic key that would finally put an end to their long-standing suffering...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment? | Incheon Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not merely a simple upset stomach. It's like living with a ticking time bomb inside your body, never knowing when it will go off, an invisible shackle that traps my ordinary daily life in a prison of anxiety and a loss of control....
Pain Under the Right Rib Cage: 'What Does It Feel Like?' How to Distinguish the True Cause by the Sensation of Pain
How to differentiate the true cause based on the sensation of pain...
Lump in your throat, dry cough, chest pain... 'This disease' might be the cause of it all | Incheon Reflux Esophagitis
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My Stomach Hurts When I'm Stressed | Incheon Stress Abdominal Pain
<p><strong>If you get stomachaches whenever you're tense, it's a sign that your 'brain' is attacking your 'gut'.</strong></p> <p>When stress is recurrent, stress hormones and neurotransmitters secreted by the brain weaken the intestinal mucosal immune system.</p> <p>The gut contains a large number of nerve cells, so much so that it's often called 'the second brain'.</p> <p>For this reason, the brain and the gut constantly interact through the autonomic nervous system and neurotransmitters.</p> <p>This is precisely the <a href="#"><b>Brain-Gut Axis</b></a>.</p> <p>When the Brain-Gut Axis is disrupted, it impacts systemic health, beyond just gut dysfunction.</p> <p>Digestive disorders or irritable bowel syndrome can become chronic.</p> <p>It can also manifest as various symptoms, including chronic fatigue, headaches, feelings of depression, anxiety, insomnia, skin problems, rhinitis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.</p> <p>If you are suffering from various chronic diseases of unknown cause, you should suspect a Brain-Gut Axis imbalance.</p>
Clicking Sounds in Your Jaw? | Incheon TMJ Disorder
That unfamiliar sound I hear whenever I open my mouth – the 'click, click' sound resonating from my temporomandibular joint. At first, I didn't think much of it, but before I knew it, a time comes when I hesitate even to yawn or laugh out loud...
Probiotics: Don't Just Look at the 10 Billion CFU Count! Without Checking 'This,' You're Wasting Money (Complete Guide to Probiotic Strains by Symptom)
The reason you might not be seeing results from taking probiotics isn't necessarily because the product is bad or because probiotics themselves are useless. The real problem might be that you've continually been introducing an 'unsuitable worker' (a strain completely unrelated to your symptoms) into your gut.
Frequent Diarrhea, the idea that 'fruit is poison' – This fruit will shatter that idea! | Fruits Good for Diarrhea
Feeling low on energy and without an appetite because of frequent diarrhea, aren't you? Are you barely managing to eat plain rice porridge, dreading that 'what if I eat something and have to run to the bathroom again'? Especially because of the saying that 'cold fruit isn't good for diarrhea,' you're probably not even looking at your favorite fruits. However, what if, in helping to stop diarrhea, o...
Why You Often Have Abdominal Gas | Incheon Abdominal Gas
A war breaks out in my stomach, beyond my control. In a quiet office, or inside an elevator. The tenser the moment, my stomach unfailingly gurgles, making its presence known....
Instant Relief for Hard Constipation (like Goat Droppings)! The 3 Best Fruits to Soften Stools and Relieve Constipation
<b>Hard stool like goat droppings? Escape it with 'this fruit'!</b> If you're suffering from constipation, you'll likely experience hard stools. When passing firm, hard stools, there's a high chance of anal fissures or hemorrhoids developing. If you're suffering from pain such as anal bleeding or hemorrhoids due to severe constipation, turn your attention to this fruit. Especially for those with chronic constipation, consistent intake is particularly beneficial.
Why Doesn't IBS Respond Well to Treatment? | Songdo IBS
Many people who visit my office often share experiences like this.<br/> <br/> <b style="">"I went to the hospital, and the doctor told me, 'It's nothing serious, you can go home.'"</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I went to the ENT and even had a nasal endoscopy, but they said there was nothing particularly wrong."</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I even had an MRI, but they said nothing showed up."</b><br/> <br/> From the doctor's perspective, hearing such accounts, it was likely their intention to reassure the patient. Or perhaps they truly explained that there were no problems because the tests showed no specific findings.<br/> <br/> However, patients often continue to feel uncomfortable.<br/> <br/> Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headaches, brain fog, a stiff neck, and even shoulder pain...<br/> <br/> <br/> It's a situation where the body is clearly sending distress signals, yet tests alone can't pinpoint the cause, leading to an inability to make a diagnosis or receive appropriate treatment.<br/> <br/> In many of these cases, the underlying cause is often <b>chronic rhinitis</b>.<br/> <br/> Though it's a common condition often dismissed as minor, it is actually one of the main factors significantly reducing quality of life.<br/> <br/> What's needed in such situations is a <b>functional medicine approach</b>.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-link se-oglink-popup"> <div class="se-module se-module-oglink"> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-oglink-url"> <span class="se-oglink-image-area"> <img src="https://search.pstatic.net/common/?src=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.naver.com%2Fpost%2Fdata%2F2024%2F04%2F02%2F24%2F%25EC%25B9%25A8%25EC%25A0%2595%25EB%25B9%2584%25EC%2597%25BC.jpg&type=b400" alt="" class="se-oglink-image" onerror="this.onerror=null; this.src='https://ssl.pstatic.net/static/blog/img/og_default_v2.png'"> </span> <span class="se-oglink-info-area"> <strong class="se-oglink-title">Chronic Rhinitis: Korean Medicine Clinic's Acu-rhinitis Treatment to Boost Nasal Immunity</strong> <span class="se-oglink-summary">Persistent nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing... For chronic rhinitis, Chinjeong Rhinitis treatment at a Korean medicine clinic!</span> <span class="se-oglink-url">blog.naver.com</span> </span> </a> </div> </a>