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Why Reflux Esophagitis Causes Back Pain
This is not just a coincidence. We often hear people say their back hurts when they have indigestion. In fact, patients frequently describe it by saying, "My back gets stiff every time my stomach is upset," or "The inside of my left shoulder blade feels tight." Most people dismiss these as separate symptoms. Back pain is typically attributed to muscles or posture...
Autonomic Dysfunction Through Test Results — What Your Numbers Truly Mean
When you first hear the term autonomic dysfunction, it can feel a bit daunting. But when you actually get tested, it becomes even more overwhelming. If you look at the test results, you'll see dozens of numbers and graphs, but the explanation is just one line: “The balance of your autonomic nervous system has been disrupted.” What on earth does that mean? Today, this autonomic nervous system test...
Long COVID: Your Autonomic Nervous System Is Collapsing
But are these symptoms truly new, only emerging with COVID-19? No, they're not. Today, I want to explore the progression of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which has become more apparent since COVID-19, through a historical lens. In fact, within this history were hidden symptoms and underlying mechanisms that we either didn't fully understand or chose to ignore until now....
Heart Palpitations, Not Necessarily a Heart Problem
I went to the hospital and had tests, including an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and 24-hour Holter monitoring....
Always Bruising? Understanding Purpura
Purpura are reddish-purple spots or patches that develop when tiny blood vessels under the skin burst. Unlike common bruises, they don't disappear when pressed, and often there is no pain or warmth. This purpura is less of a disease and more of a sign, a manifestation on the skin of changes occurring within the body, indicating...
What You Can Learn from the Types of Tinnitus Sounds
Does the same sound echo in your head dozens of times a day? Some call it a "beeping sound," while others describe it as "electrical noise." Still others say it feels like their heart is beating in their ear. Today, we'll explore how tinnitus, a single symptom, can manifest in such a variety of 'faces of sound'...
Why Do Warts Recur: The Hidden War Between Viruses and Skin Tissue
Hello. Today, let's talk a bit more in-depth about warts. Warts are common, but they are not just simple skin lesions. Even if the surface is removed, they often reappear, and even after several treatments, they may not completely disappear. Many people ask, "Does this have deep roots?"...
Wart Cryotherapy: Why Isn't It Easily Cured?
We usually think simply when warts appear. Since it's a viral disease, we believe we can just freeze them off – that a thorough freeze with liquid nitrogen will make them drop off, and that's the end of it. That's why, when you go to the hospital, the most commonly recommended treatment is cryotherapy. Of course, cryotherapy has long been a standard method used in dermatology...
Warts, why do they keep appearing only in this area?
Hello. Today, I'd like to talk about the site-specific characteristics of warts – a common yet surprisingly complex topic that reveals more the deeper you delve. Warts can appear anywhere, but they often have a tendency to emerge frequently and recurrently in specific body parts. And their form and texture aren't solely explained by the type of virus alone...
Hand Warts - Peculiarities of Warts by Body Part
When we talk about 'warts on the hand,' it's easy to assume it's simply a matter of location. However, the truth is that each specific area—around the fingernails, fingers, palms, and the back of the hand—differs significantly in tissue structure, lifestyle habits, and even viral reactivity. Consequently, the way they manifest, their speed of progression, and the difficulty of treatment can all vary quite considerably.
The Many Kinds of Dizziness and Their Diverse Causes
Hello everyone. Today, I'd like to dive a bit deeper into the topic of 'dizziness'. Specifically, we'll explore why the diagnosis of dizziness has become increasingly complex recently, what this complexity signifies for both patients and healthcare providers, and I'll try to unpack it all in a discussion that's a bit long and relaxed, but absolutely essential.
Should You Just Leave Warts Alone?
Warts – perhaps you've experienced them at least once. You might have found a small, lump-like growth on the back of your hand, the sole of your foot, or near your finger joints, and thought to yourself, "This is probably nothing serious, right?" before just letting it go...