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"Bloated with Neck Pain" | Cervical Disc-Related Indigestion in a 30-Something Office Worker
Bloated with neck pain at the same time...
Cervicogenic Headache - A Korean Medicine Doctor's Comprehensive Guide
Understanding cervicogenic headache from a Korean medicine perspective...
This Uncontrolled Pain Is Eating Away at My Life | Postherpetic Neuralgia in Your 50s
This uncontrolled pain, it's eating away at my life" | Postherpetic Neuralgia in people in their 50s...
Trigeminal Neuralgia, A Traditional Korean Medicine Approach to Medication-Resistant Pain | Incheon Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Traditional Korean Medicine Approach to Pain Unresolved by Medication...
Feeling something caught in your throat? Is it really GERD?
It's not like I have phlegm in my throat, but I constantly find myself clearing it. I get anxious, especially if I have an important meeting in the afternoon, because it feels like my voice gets hoarse.
Why Am I So Sleepy? More Than Just Fatigue: Your Body's Signal | Narcolepsy in Your 20s
In your 20s, 'Why am I so sleepy?' A signal from your body that goes beyond mere fatigue...
Why Does Stiffness in the Back of My Neck Keep Recurring? | Incheon Chronic Cervicalgia
<p> <span style="font-size:11pt"><b>CASE. </b>I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, and it has worsened over the past few years. It's itchy, and if I scratch, it oozes. While atopic dermatitis medication temporarily alleviates it, it flares up again when I discontinue it.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:11pt">In such cases, what kind of diagnosis and treatment is provided at an atopic dermatitis Korean medicine clinic?</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Atopic Dermatitis: What Kind of Diagnosis and Treatment is Provided?</b></span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:11pt"><b>In Korean medicine, atopic dermatitis is not viewed as a mere skin disease.</b></span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Atopic dermatitis is considered to arise from a complex interplay of various factors such as internal organ imbalance, impaired immune function, and a worsening gut environment.</b></span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Therefore, atopic dermatitis Korean medicine clinics do not merely treat the outwardly visible symptoms but aim to identify and treat the root causes of atopic dermatitis.</b></span> </p>
Pounding Head: The 3 PM Throbbing Headache
The throbbing 3 PM headache, the culprits are 'stiff shoulders' and a 'hungry brain'...
Shooting Pain in My Head, Is It a Brain Problem? | Incheon Occipital Neuralgia
Tingling in your head, could it be a brain problem? The culprit might be your 'neck'...
Aches All Over? Is Your Pain Moving From Place to Place? | Incheon Fibromyalgia
<p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-8b2b6c7a-a681-42e5-a044-f25b24479904">Hello. This is Choi Yeon-seung, a Korean Medicine Doctor at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-8b2b6c7a-a681-42e5-a044-f25b24479904"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-094ec6b4-2458-47c3-94c6-2c5e7b231ffb"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Nowadays, as the weather has gotten much colder, many patients are visiting our clinic complaining of lower back pain.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-094ec6b4-2458-47c3-94c6-2c5e7b231ffb"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-2953531b-10f5-46f3-a8ee-f64f3d2f9d6c">When the weather gets cold, the muscles and ligaments in our bodies contract.</p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-2953531b-10f5-46f3-a8ee-f64f3d2f9d6c"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-4b1e5a51-39fe-4467-bf1b-41f237f3743c">This leads to poor blood circulation, causing pain in the surrounding tissues.</p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-4b1e5a51-39fe-4467-bf1b-41f237f3743c"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-45d2d480-1a7f-4f7f-ac37-ee8d9c57d54b"><b><span style="color:#000000;">I will explain Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic's treatment methods for lower back pain.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-45d2d480-1a7f-4f7f-ac37-ee8d9c57d54b"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-f96bb434-6ddc-4a37-9759-dd9359e19a4e"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Korean medicine treatment for lower back pain is excellent at reducing pain,</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-f96bb434-6ddc-4a37-9759-dd9359e19a4e"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-5121bb7c-3f92-4ce0-a616-e5c98d633333"><b><span style="color:#000000;">it improves blood circulation around the muscles and ligaments and has the effect of reducing inflammation.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-5121bb7c-3f92-4ce0-a616-e5c98d633333"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-09a85086-44ce-4209-87a4-92762a4f664a"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Furthermore, by strengthening the lower back muscles and ligaments, it can help prevent recurrence.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-09a85086-44ce-4209-87a4-92762a4f664a"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-f4211ac1-cfc4-4b53-b247-ee872c0ee97e"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Our lower back pain treatment at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is conducted by comprehensively applying a combination of acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and Chuna manual therapy.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-f4211ac1-cfc4-4b53-b247-ee872c0ee97e"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-a82a0a25-c632-4e4f-b649-74d6c4422e1a"><b><span style="color:#000000;">The treatment is tailored to each patient, comprehensively considering their constitution, symptoms, and pain area.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-a82a0a25-c632-4e4f-b649-74d6c4422e1a"> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-6e8976b0-13f5-46dd-992a-bf079d8544ff"><b><span style="color:#000000;">If you are suffering from lower back pain, we recommend visiting Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for a consultation.</span></b></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-align-justify" id="SE-6e8976b0-13f5-46dd-992a-bf079d8544ff"> </p>
Middle Finger Pain: Causes and Treatment | Incheon Trigger Finger Tenosynovitis
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 한의사 최연승 입니다. <br> 오늘은 <mark>뇌전증과 간질</mark>의 차이에 대해 설명드리려고 합니다. <br> 우선, 이 두 용어를 같이 두고 많이 혼란스러워 하시는 분들이 많으실 것 같아요. <br> 특히 간질이라는 단어는 과거에 많이 쓰였던 표현으로, 뇌전증보다 익숙한 분들도 계실겁니다. <br> 하지만 의학적인 정의와 함께 두 단어의 차이점을 알면 앞으로 좀 더 정확하게 뇌전증이라는 단어를 사용하실 수 있을 거예요. <br> 그럼, <mark>뇌전증과 간질</mark>의 차이에 대해 좀 더 자세히 알아볼까요? <br><br> <h3>1. 뇌전증과 간질, 무엇이 다를까?</h3> <br> 결론부터 말씀드리자면, <mark>두 단어는 같은 질환을 의미</mark>합니다. <br> 다만, <mark>간질이라는 용어는 과거의 표현이며, 지금은 뇌전증이라는 용어가 공식적으로 사용</mark>됩니다. <br> 과거에는 간질이라는 용어가 질환에 대한 부정적인 사회적 편견과 낙인으로 이어지는 경우가 많았습니다. <br> 이에 따라 <mark>세계보건기구(WHO)를 포함한 국제보건기구들은 뇌전증(Epilepsy)이라는 용어의 사용을 권장</mark>하고 있습니다. <br> <br> 뇌전증은 뇌의 비정상적인 전기적 활동으로 인해 발생하는 만성적인 신경학적 질환입니다. <br> 뇌전증 환자는 반복적으로 경련이나 발작을 경험하며, 이는 뇌의 어느 부분에서 비정상적인 활동이 시작되는지에 따라 다양한 형태로 나타날 수 있습니다. <br> 간질이라는 용어는 이제 의학계에서 거의 사용되지 않으며, 정확하고 현대적인 표현인 <mark>뇌전증(Epilepsy)</mark>으로 대체되었습니다. <br><br> <h3>2. 뇌전증, 오해와 진실</h3> <br> 뇌전증에 대한 오해와 진실을 풀어보는 시간을 가져보겠습니다. <br> 간혹 뇌전증을 '정신 질환'으로 오해하는 분들이 계시는데, 이는 <mark>명백한 신경학적 질환</mark>입니다. <br> 또한, <mark>전염성이 없으며, 유전되는 경우도 매우 드뭅니다.</mark> <br> 뇌전증 환자들은 적절한 치료와 관리를 통해 일상생활을 충분히 영위할 수 있습니다. <br> 궁극적으로 뇌전증은 뇌의 기능 이상으로 발생하는 질환이며, 사회적 편견이나 낙인이 아닌 이해와 지원이 필요한 질환임을 강조하고 싶습니다. Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, a Korean Medicine doctor at Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. <br> Today, I'd like to explain the difference between <mark>epilepsy and 'ganjil'</mark>. <br> First of all, I believe many people are quite confused by these two terms when used together. <br> Especially, the word 'ganjil' was an expression widely used in the past, and some people might even be more familiar with it than with 'epilepsy'. <br> However, if you understand the medical definitions and the difference between the two terms, you will be able to use the word 'epilepsy' more accurately in the future. <br> So, shall we learn more about the difference between <mark>epilepsy and 'ganjil'</mark>? <br><br> <h3>1. Epilepsy and 'Ganjil': What's the Difference?</h3> <br> To get straight to the point, <mark>the two terms refer to the same condition</mark>. <br> However, <mark>the term 'ganjil' is an older expression, and now the term 'epilepsy' is officially used</mark>. <br> In the past, the term 'ganjil' often led to negative social prejudice and stigma associated with the condition. <br> Accordingly, <mark>international health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend the use of the term epilepsy</mark>. <br> <br> Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. <br> Patients with epilepsy repeatedly experience seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in various forms depending on which part of the brain the abnormal activity originates from. <br> The term 'ganjil' is now rarely used in the medical community and has been replaced by the accurate and modern term <mark>epilepsy</mark>. <br><br> <h3>2. Epilepsy: Misconceptions and Truths</h3> <br> Let's take some time to clarify the misconceptions and truths about epilepsy. <br> Occasionally, some people misunderstand epilepsy as a 'mental illness', but it is a <mark>clear neurological disorder</mark>. <br> Also, <mark>it is not contagious, and it is very rarely hereditary.</mark> <br> Patients with epilepsy can fully lead normal daily lives through appropriate treatment and management. <br> Ultimately, I want to emphasize that epilepsy is a condition caused by brain dysfunction, and it requires understanding and support, not social prejudice or stigma.
If Pain Doesn't Go Away Even With Tramadol (Opioid Analgesic) | Incheon Chronic Pain
We hear this quite often in the clinic: "I've tried changing medications multiple times, had physical therapy, and even received all the injection therapy recommended by the hospital..."