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COVID's Over... So Why Do I Still Have a Fever? | Long COVID
The diagnosis is negative, yet my body still feels off. The thermometer hovers around 37 degrees Celsius. While it's certainly not high enough to be called a 'fever,' I definitely feel my body getting warm, my face turning red, and a subtle rise in temperature. My sleep isn't deep, and I get easily tired and fatigued during the day. Especially late in the afternoon, with the heat, for exa...
The Blind Spot of Zero-Calorie Foods: Why Sweetness Leads to Weight Gain
Zero-calorie sweeteners may show 0kcal on the label, but your body responds to metabolic signals, not numbers. Understanding the cephalic insulin response and gut microbiome disruption reveals why artificial sweetness can actually promote fat storage.
Various Causes of Epigastric Pain After Eating | Incheon Epigastric Pain
Epigastric pain after meals can have vastly different causes depending on how the pain feels. Understanding whether it's bloating, burning, stabbing, heavy, or constricting helps identify the right diagnosis.
Why do you get a stomach ache when you're nervous?
<p>Have any of you ever had an experience like this? Or perhaps, have thoughts like these ever crossed your mind?</p> <p>One day, while I was casually combing my hair and watching strands fall out one by one, the thought suddenly crossed my mind, <b>‘If my hair keeps falling out like this, won't I soon become bald?’</b></p> <p>Of course, everyone's hair volume and <span style="color:#000000"><b>stage of hair loss progression</b></span> differ, but these days, many people are said to be experiencing <span style="color:#000000"><b>hair loss</b></span> due to stress, Westernized eating habits, and other factors.</p> <p>In the past, <span style="color:#000000"><b>hair loss</b></span> was largely considered a concern primarily for men in their 30s and older, but recently, it's increasingly observed not only in young people in their 20s but also among women.</p> <p>So today, we're going to take some time to explore how best to approach <span style="color:#000000"><b>scalp care</b></span> when you're feeling stressed or experiencing significant hair shedding.</p> <p>What criteria should <span><b><span style="color:#000000">scalp care</span></b></span> truly be based on? Let's find out together!</p>
Patient with Recurring Red Eyes and Oral Inflammation | Chronic Stomatitis in a Woman in Her 30s
<p>Hello. This is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p>Today, we're going to learn about <b>frozen shoulder</b>.</p> <p>Frozen shoulder is a condition in which inflammation develops in the <b>joint capsule</b> surrounding the <b>shoulder joint</b>, leading to shoulder pain and restricted movement.</p> <p>Although it's named for its common occurrence in people in their 50s, there's a recent trend of increasing patients in their 30s and 40s as well.</p> <p>Causes include <b>degenerative changes around the shoulder joint</b>, <b>excessive shoulder use</b>, and <b>trauma</b>.</p> <p>It is also known that the risk of development increases in cases of systemic diseases such as <b>diabetes</b> or <b>thyroid disease</b>.</p> <p>Key symptoms include <b>shoulder pain</b> and <b>restricted movement</b>.</p> <p>Nocturnal pain, where the pain worsens at night, is common, and patients may experience difficulty with daily activities such as combing their hair or getting dressed.</p> <p><b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b> offers various traditional Korean medicine treatments for frozen shoulder, including <b>acupuncture</b>, <b>pharmacopuncture</b>, <b>herbal medicine</b>, and <b>Chuna therapy</b>.</p> <p>We provide individualized, customized treatment tailored to each patient's condition and symptoms to help alleviate pain and restore function.</p> <p>If you are experiencing discomfort in your daily life due to frozen shoulder, we recommend visiting <b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b> for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.</p>
I Get Splitting Headaches and Vomit Before Every Period | Premenstrual Headaches and Vomiting
Hello. This is <b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. Today, we'd like to discuss <b>facial palsy</b>. <br><br> Facial palsy refers to a condition caused by <a href="link1">various factors</a>, where one side of the face experiences paralysis, the mouth turns to one side, the eye doesn't close properly, and other facial abnormalities occur. <br><br> <img src="image1.jpg" alt="구안와사란?" title="구안와사란?"> <br><br> Facial palsy is also commonly known as <b><u>peripheral facial palsy</u></b>, with Bell's palsy generally being the most common type. <br><br> Key symptoms include: <ul> <li>Weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of the face</li> <li>Difficulty closing the eye (lagophthalmos)</li> <li>Drooping of the corner of the mouth on one side and drooling</li> <li>Reduced sense of taste</li> <li>Hyperacusis (tinnitus)</li> <li>Facial pain or discomfort</li> </ul> and so on. <br><br> <img src="image2.jpg" alt="구안와사 증상" title="구안와사 증상"> <br><br> While the exact cause of facial palsy is often unknown, viral infections (such as herpes virus), weakened immunity, stress, overwork, and exposure to cold drafts are considered major contributing factors. <br><br> In Korean medicine, facial palsy is regarded as a type of <b><u>'Wind Syndrome (風症)'</u></b> and is explained as occurring when Wind-evil (風邪) invades the meridians, thereby disrupting the circulation of Qi and Blood. <br><br> Therefore, Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic uses the following methods for <b>facial palsy treatment</b>. <br><br> <img src="image3.jpg" alt="백록담한의원 구안와사 치료" title="백록담한의원 구안와사 치료"> <br><br> <ul> <li><b>Acupuncture</b>: It facilitates the smooth flow of Qi and Blood in the meridians and aids in the recovery of paralyzed muscles.</li> <li><b>Herbal Medicine</b>: It helps strengthen immunity, eliminate inflammation, and restore nerve function.</li> <li><b>Pharmacopuncture</b>: This therapy involves injecting refined herbal extracts directly into acupoints and is effective for alleviating inflammation and promoting nerve regeneration.</li> <li><b>Cupping Therapy</b>: It promotes blood circulation, relieves muscle tension, and aids in the recovery of facial muscles.</li> <li><b>Physiotherapy</b>: Through facial muscle exercises, massage, etc., it helps restore the function of paralyzed muscles and prevent recurrence.</li> </ul> <br><br> For facial palsy, <b><u>early treatment is crucial</u></b>, as neglecting it can lead to lasting sequelae. Therefore, if symptoms appear, it is advisable to visit <a href="link2">a nearby Korean medicine clinic</a> for examination. <br><br> At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we provide <b><u>customized treatment</u></b> tailored to each patient's constitution and symptoms, doing our best for quick recovery and prevention of recurrence. <br><br> If you are experiencing discomfort due to facial palsy, please do not hesitate to contact <b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. <br><br> Thank you.
Epigastric Discomfort | Back Pain, Vomiting, Headache, Diarrhea, and Other Associated Symptoms
Hello. This is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. <br /> <br /> Today's post from Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is about scoliosis. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222853123849" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222853123849" rel="nofollow">If you have scoliosis, pay attention to this article~</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" rel="nofollow">Scoliosis in the growth period: Correct it before it worsens</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" rel="nofollow">Reasons why scoliosis should be corrected before adulthood</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" rel="nofollow">Scoliosis in the growth period: Don't miss it</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" rel="nofollow">Misconceptions about the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis in the growth period</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" target="_blank" class="se-link" data-linktype="post" data-oglink="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdghk/222867809623" rel="nofollow">If scoliosis is suspected during the growth period?</a> <br /> <br /> Today, I will tell you about <b>scoliosis</b>. <br /> <br /> Scoliosis is often discovered during the <b>growth period</b>. <br /> <br /> If scoliosis occurs during the growth period, it requires special attention because it affects skeletal growth. <br /> <br /> Since it can continue to worsen until the growth plates close, early correction is important. <br /> <br /> During childhood and adolescence, <b>scoliosis, affecting areas like the thoracic and lumbar spine, can worsen.</b> <br /> <br /> This is because scoliosis continues to worsen during the active skeletal growth phase of the growth period. <br /> <br /> Especially, <b>idiopathic scoliosis</b> progresses rapidly during the growth period. <br /> <br /> Therefore, if scoliosis is suspected, do not miss the growth period and seek scoliosis correction treatment. <br /> <br /> Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic provides scoliosis correction treatment.
I Recovered from Gastroenteritis, But Why Do I Still Have Bowel Discomfort? | Irritable Bowel Syndrome vs Gastroenteritis
Hello, this is Baeknokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, we'd like to address a topic that many people experience but is not clearly explained. You've probably had an experience like this at least once: After suffering from enteritis, your diarrhea has stopped and your fever has subsided, but even days later, abdominal pain persists, and when you eat, your stomach still gurgles...
If You Keep Feeling Nauseous and Like You're Going to Vomit | Incheon Nausea
안녕하세요. 백록담한의원 입니다. 오늘은 ‘<b>담적병</b>’에 대해 알려드리려고 합니다. Damjeok disease is a condition where 'Dam-eum' (phlegm/pathological fluid), a type of waste product, accumulates and hardens on the outer walls of digestive organs such as the stomach and intestines. When Damjeok develops, the motor function of the stomach and intestines decreases, leading to various digestive symptoms. It can manifest as indigestion symptoms such as epigastric pain, bloating, heartburn, belching, diarrhea, and constipation. If these symptoms recur, there is a possibility of them worsening into gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcers, so early treatment is important. Damjeok is difficult to detect with endoscopic examination, making it easy to overlook, but it is necessary to find and treat its fundamental cause. At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we <b>accurately diagnose the causes and symptoms of Damjeok disease</b> to provide <b>customized treatment</b> tailored to each individual. Depending on each patient's constitution and symptoms, we combine <b>herbal medicine prescriptions</b> with therapies such as <b>acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping</b> to eliminate the fundamental cause of Damjeok disease, prevent recurrence, and help restore healthy digestive function. If you are suffering from Damjeok disease, receive an <b>accurate diagnosis and effective treatment</b> at <b>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. For more details, please refer to the link below. <span>https://blog.naver.com/dlfl97/223075211993</span>
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Can Gut Massage or Abdominal Breathing Help?
One day, a patient came into the consultation room. They were about 170cm tall with a lean build and appeared to be in their early 50s. The patient reported that for three months prior to visiting the hospital, they had been continuously coughing without any particular reason, had difficulty breathing, and experienced a changing voice. As the symptoms gradually worsened, they visited a local clinic, where they were told it was <b>a common cold</b>. Since the symptoms didn't improve even after taking medication, they went to a larger hospital where they were diagnosed with <b>bronchitis</b> and received treatment, but it was also ineffective.
Why Do You Keep Getting Abdominal Gas? SIBO vs IBS | Bloating
One of the most common things I hear in my consulting room these days is: "Doctor, I feel bloated just after eating. But they tell me my colon is normal, so why is this happening?" In most cases, neither gastroscopy nor colonoscopy reveals any particular abnormalities. However, from the patient's perspective, it's clearly uncomfortable, to the point where it makes daily life difficult.특...
Why Your Stomach Feels Tight Even When Tests Are Normal
Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Now, spring is almost over and summer is approaching. <br> <br> During the day, sweat beads on the skin, and at night, mosquitoes buzz around our ears – it's a hot summer. <br> <br> To welcome summer, we are excited to introduce the new special summer herbal tonic from the Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, which has just been released. <br> <br> A summer herbal tonic refers to a medicinal preparation designed for when you sweat a lot in the hot summer, leading to a drop in physical strength and a lack of energy, helping to replenish your body's vital energy. <br> <br> The characteristic of summer herbal tonics is that they have better digestibility and absorption rates than regular herbal tonics, and have the advantage of being less burdensome on the body. <br> <br> We recommend it for those who sweat a lot and are sensitive to heat, for those who feel a lingering chill even in the hot summer, for those who easily get tired, and for those with weakened immunity and frequent minor ailments. <br> <br> With the special summer herbal tonic from the Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we hope you have a healthy summer! <br> <br> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic anytime!