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Post-Meal Heartburn: Does Every Meal Cause You Heartburn? | Incheon Heartburn
안녕하세요. 백록담한의원 입니다.<br> <br> 오늘은 <b>피부질환과 한약치료</b>에 대해 이야기해보려 합니다.<br> <br> 피부질환은 <b>발진, 가려움, 통증</b> 등을 유발하며 환자분들의 삶의 질을 현저히 떨어뜨립니다.<br> 뿐만 아니라 <b>만성적인 스트레스, 우울증, 사회적 고립감</b> 등으로 이어지기도 합니다.<br> <br> 백록담한의원에서는 <b>피부질환 치료에 한약치료를 효과적으로 활용</b>하고 있습니다.<br> 한약은 <b>피부 염증을 완화하고 면역력을 조절</b>하여 피부 재생을 돕고 건강한 피부를 유지하도록 합니다.<br> <br> 특히, <b>한약은 만성 피부질환에 탁월한 효과</b>를 보입니다.<br> 장기간 복용 시에도 부작용이 적고, <b>피부 면역력을 강화하여 재발을 방지</b>하는 근본적인 치료를 가능하게 합니다.<br> <br> 피부질환으로 고통받고 계시다면 <b>백록담한의원의 한약치료</b>를 고려해보세요.<br> 저희 한의원은 환자분들의 증상과 체질에 맞춰 <b>개별 맞춤 한약 처방</b>을 통해 건강한 피부를 되찾아 드립니다.<br>
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!
My Stomach Feels Swollen – Is It Really Swollen?
안녕하세요. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.<br> <br> Today, we will learn about <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Damjeok</span></u></span></b>. <br> <br> Damjeok is a 'toxin' formed by the accumulation of retained fluid (dameum).<br> These Damjeok toxins can affect the gastrointestinal tract and adjacent organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, leading to various symptoms.<br> <br> <br> <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Damjeok Syndrome Self-Diagnosis</span></u></span></b><br> <br> 1. When you press between your pit of the stomach and navel, you can feel a hardened lump and it's painful.<br> 2. Your stomach and intestines feel stiff and hardened.<br> 3. After meals, you feel bloated, uncomfortable, and have indigestion.<br> 4. You feel full even after eating only a small amount.<br> 5. You frequently experience heartburn or a burning sensation in your stomach.<br> 6. You burp frequently and feel gassy.<br> 7. You frequently experience headaches and dizziness.<br> 8. Your vision is blurry, you feel tired, and your shoulders are stiff.<br> 9. You have no appetite, feel low on energy, and your complexion is yellowish.<br> 10. You always feel tired and lethargic.<br> <br> <br> Damjeok syndrome is a treatable condition in Traditional Korean Medicine.<br> If you usually suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, we recommend visiting our Korean medicine clinic for an accurate diagnosis.<br> <br> <br> Thank you.
Gas-Type Irritable Bowel Syndrome - "My stomach just keeps filling with gas."
Hello everyone. This is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. One of the things people who visit our Korean medicine clinic are most curious about is a question about the name 'Baengnokdam'. <p>Baengnokdam is a pond located at the peak of Hallasan Mountain. <p>They say that Baengnokdam on Hallasan Mountain is more often dry than filled with water. <p>Surprisingly, even in Baengnokdam, which does not hold standing water, the surrounding environment is humid and moist, allowing various plants to grow. <p>Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic resembles the image of Baengnokdam on Hallasan Mountain, which, by not holding stagnant water, creates an environment that is always new and moist, serving as excellent nourishment for various life forms. <p>We hope that everyone receiving treatment today will gain new hope and the nourishment of health through Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, and we promise to approach our treatments with an ever-renewing heart.
Central upper abdominal pain… The true cause lies elsewhere.
안녕하세요. <b>백록담한의원</b> 입니다. 오늘은 <b>하지정맥류 초기증상</b>에 대해 알아보는 시간을 갖도록 하겠습니다. <img src="https://blogfiles.pstatic.net/MjAyMjAyMjBfMTA5/MDAxNjQ1MzUwNTk2MTI5.G4XhT913xU3b8_YyU3P-Q-sL_5yS4f2r9HwJv4zWJqAg.d-X4i8sC-2Uj1L-7q6K6p_x4LgC0x4M6r6ZgC7q9ZgMg.JPEG/%ED%95%98%EC%A7%80%EC%A0%95%EB%A7%A5%EB%A5%98_%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%B8_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81_%EC%98%88%EB%B0%A9.jpg?type=w1" width="700" height="466" alt="Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention of Varicose Veins"> Many people have misconceptions about <b>varicose veins</b>. For example, the incorrect belief that <b>varicose veins always require surgery</b>. However, did you know that when <b>early symptoms</b> are present, they can improve significantly through <b>lifestyle modifications</b> and <b>conservative treatment</b>? <b>Varicose veins</b> are a condition where the <b>valves</b> that prevent blood from flowing backward in the veins malfunction, leading to poor blood circulation and the pooling of blood that should return to the heart. The <b>veins</b> in the legs stretch and bulge unevenly through the skin. It frequently occurs in those with a family history, those who stand for long periods for work, or sit for long periods. It also commonly appears in obese individuals and women. The <b>early symptoms of varicose veins</b> are as follows: <ul> <li>A feeling of swollen legs</li> <li>A feeling of heavy and tired legs</li> <li>A feeling of tingling and muscle cramps in the legs</li> <li>A feeling of warmth in the legs</li> <li>Itching</li> <li>A feeling like the calves are about to burst</li> </ul> These symptoms appear temporarily and often disappear naturally in the <b>early stages</b>. However, the frequency of these symptoms appearing gradually increases, and they can even lead to restless sleep at night. If it becomes more severe, there are cases where individuals wake up from sleep at night due to <b>muscle cramps</b>. Today, we discussed the <b>early symptoms of varicose veins</b> and <b>methods for improvement</b>. Next time, we will delve deeper into the <b>conservative treatment of varicose veins</b>.
Squeezing Epigastric Pain, Upper Abdominal Cramps? | Incheon Epigastric Pain
안녕하세요. 백록담한의원 입니다.<br> 혹시 <b><font color="#ef007c">대상포진 후 신경통</font></b>으로 고생하고 계신가요?<br> 수두 바이러스가 신경절에 잠복해 있다가 면역력이 떨어지면 재활성화되어 신경을 따라 피부에 염증과 발진, 수포를 일으키는 질환이 바로 대상포진 인데요.<br> <br> 보통 2~4주 이내에 자연치유되는 경우가 많지만, 간혹 대상포진이 다 나았음에도 불구하고 극심한 통증이 지속되는 경우가 있습니다.<br> 이렇게 통증이 3개월 이상 지속되는 상태를 <b><font color="#ef007c">대상포진 후 신경통</font></b>이라고 진단하는데요.<br> 특히 고령환자, 면역저하자, 대상포진 초기에 통증이 심했던 환자에게서 발생할 가능성이 높다고 합니다.<br> <br> 대상포진 후 신경통은 약물치료로도 완화되지 않는 극심한 통증을 유발하여 환자분들의 삶의 질을 현저히 떨어뜨립니다.<br> 옷깃만 스쳐도 칼로 찌르는 듯한 통증, 불에 타는 듯한 통증, 저림, 가려움증, 감각이상 등을 호소하는 경우가 많습니다.<br> <br> 이러한 대상포진 후 신경통은 자연치유되기 어렵고, 만성적인 통증으로 이어져 우울증, 불안증, 수면장애 등 정신적인 문제까지 유발할 수 있습니다.<br> <br> 백록담한의원에서는 대상포진 후 신경통 환자분들을 위해 침치료, 약침치료, 한약치료 등 다양한 한방치료를 시행하고 있습니다.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>1. 침치료</b></font><br> 침치료는 경락과 경혈을 자극하여 기혈순환을 원활하게 하고, 통증을 완화하는 효과가 있습니다.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>2. 약침치료</b></font><br> 약침치료는 한약재 추출물을 정제하여 경혈에 직접 주입하는 치료법으로, 통증 부위에 염증을 억제하고 신경 재생을 촉진하는 효과가 있습니다.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>3. 한약치료</b></font><br> 한약치료는 체질과 증상에 맞춰 처방된 한약을 복용하여 면역력을 강화하고, 신경 손상을 회복하며, 통증을 근본적으로 치료하는 효과가 있습니다.<br> <br> 백록담한의원에서는 대상포진 후 신경통으로 고통받는 환자분들이 건강하고 행복한 삶을 되찾을 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠습니다.<br> 궁금한 점이 있다면 언제든지 백록담한의원으로 문의해주세요. Hello. This is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.<br> Are you perhaps suffering from <b><font color="#ef007c">postherpetic neuralgia</font></b>?<br> Shingles is a disease where the varicella-zoster virus, after lying dormant in the nerve ganglia, reactivates when immunity drops, causing inflammation, rash, and blisters along the nerves on the skin.<br> <br> While it often heals naturally within 2 to 4 weeks, there are occasional cases where severe pain persists even after the shingles has completely healed.<br> This condition, where pain persists for more than 3 months, is diagnosed as <b><font color="#ef007c">postherpetic neuralgia</font></b>.<br> It is particularly known to be more likely to occur in elderly patients, immunocompromised individuals, and those who experienced severe pain in the early stages of shingles.<br> <br> Postherpetic neuralgia causes severe pain that is not alleviated even by medication, significantly reducing the quality of life for patients.<br> Patients often complain of pain like a knife-stab even with a light touch, burning pain, tingling, itching, and sensory abnormalities.<br> <br> This postherpetic neuralgia is difficult to heal naturally and can lead to chronic pain, which may even cause mental problems such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.<br> <br> At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we offer various traditional Korean medicine treatments for patients with postherpetic neuralgia, including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>1. Acupuncture</b></font><br> Acupuncture stimulates meridians and acupoints, promoting smooth circulation of qi and blood, and has the effect of alleviating pain.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>2. Pharmacopuncture</b></font><br> Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method that involves refining herbal medicine extracts and injecting them directly into acupoints. It has the effect of suppressing inflammation in the painful area and promoting nerve regeneration.<br> <br> <font color="#ef007c"><b>3. Herbal Medicine Treatment</b></font><br> Herbal medicine treatment involves taking herbal medicine prescribed according to one's constitution and symptoms, strengthening immunity, recovering nerve damage, and fundamentally treating pain.<br> <br> At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we will do our utmost to help patients suffering from postherpetic neuralgia regain a healthy and happy life.<br> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic at any time.
Early Symptoms and Practical Differential Diagnosis of Gastritis | Incheon Gastritis
Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Although the weather is a bit cloudy today, we hope you had a clear and refreshing day in spirit. Today, the topic we'll be covering at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is none other than <b><u>Postherpetic Neuralgia</u></b>. <b><u>Postherpetic neuralgia</u></b> is a <b><u>complication</u></b> that occurs after the development of <b><u>shingles</u></b> (herpes zoster), which is caused by the <b><u>varicella-zoster virus</u></b> lying dormant in our body's <b><u>ganglia</u></b> and reactivating when immunity is weakened, leading to inflammation and pain along the nerves in the skin. It refers to cases where pain persists or worsens even after shingles has fully healed, and it commonly appears in the elderly or individuals with weakened immunity. The main symptoms of <b><u>postherpetic neuralgia</u></b> are diverse, including <b><u>severe pain, itching, stinging sensations, and numbness</u></b>. Specifically, the pain is very distinctive, often described as sharp, stabbing pain like being pricked by a knife, or a burning sensation as if on fire, causing significant discomfort in daily life. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we offer traditional Korean medicine treatments for patients suffering from postherpetic neuralgia. Traditional Korean medicine is effective in various aspects, not only alleviating pain but also strengthening immunity and promoting nerve recovery, thereby helping to improve patients' quality of life. Our clinic's traditional Korean medicine treatments are conducted using the following methods: <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><b>1. 침치료 (Acupuncture)</b><br> Acupuncture is effective in stimulating meridians and acupoints to facilitate qi and blood circulation, alleviate pain, and regulate nerve function. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we safely perform treatments using sterilized disposable needles.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><b>2. 약침치료 (Pharmacopuncture)</b><br> Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method that involves extracting active ingredients from herbal medicines and directly injecting them into acupoints. It helps reduce inflammation in painful areas, restore damaged nerves, and strengthen immunity.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><b>3. 한약치료 (Herbal Medicine)</b><br> Herbal medicine treatment focuses on fundamentally treating pain by prescribing customized herbal medicines tailored to the patient's constitution and symptoms, thereby strengthening overall immunity, inhibiting inflammation, and promoting nerve regeneration.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><b>4. 부항치료 (Cupping Therapy)</b><br> Cupping therapy improves blood circulation, relieves muscle tension, and promotes waste elimination, thereby aiding recovery in painful areas. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we safely perform treatments using hygienic methods.</p> As postherpetic neuralgia can lead to chronic pain if left untreated, it is important to receive appropriate treatment early. We hope you can find relief from pain and regain a healthy daily life through professional traditional Korean medicine treatments at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic anytime. Thank you.