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My Hands Sweat Too Much: Palmar Hyperhidrosis in a Woman in Her 20s
Lean, she hesitated to shake hands with others or hold hands with her lover. Her concern had nothing to do with temperature or the season. “My hands are always sweaty. During important interviews or presentations, they’re so slippery I feel like the pen will slip out of my hand. Even in winter, my hands sweat.”...
What if your body's 'speed regulator' is malfunctioning? | Incheon Thyroid Korean Medicine Clinic
Some days, my heart races for no reason, as if I'm sprinting at full speed, and other days, my body feels incredibly heavy, floundering as if stuck in a swamp. Beyond my control, my body's clock is sometimes too fast, and sometimes too slow...
What Causes Whole Body Chills and Aches? (Whole Body Chills After Surgery in a Woman in Her 40s)
A woman in her early 40s. An elementary school teacher, she had an extensive history of hospital visits meticulously recorded in her medical chart. Her tongue was overall pale and had a thin white coat, and her pulse was deep and thready, as if sunken deep in water. It was a clear sign that her body's energy was deeply dormant....
Orthostatic Hypotension, Why Won't Anyone Explain My Symptoms? | Incheon POTS
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 최연승 한의사 입니다. 오늘은 생리불순과 불임의 원인이 되는 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">난소기능저하</span></b>에 대해서 알아보도록 하겠습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 말 그대로 난소의 기능이 저하된 상태입니다. 난소는 크게 두 가지 기능을 합니다. 첫 번째는 난자를 생산하는 기능이고, 두 번째는 여성호르몬을 분비하는 기능입니다. 난소기능저하가 생기면 난자 생산에 문제가 생기거나, 여성호르몬 분비에 문제가 생기거나, 두 가지 문제가 동시에 발생할 수 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하의 가장 흔한 원인은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">노화</span></b>입니다. 30대 후반부터 난소기능이 서서히 감소하기 시작하고, 40대 중반이 되면 난소기능이 급격히 저하됩니다. 하지만 노화 외에도 난소기능저하를 유발하는 다양한 원인들이 있습니다. <br> <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">스트레스</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">과로</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">과도한 다이어트</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">환경호르몬</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">유전</span></b> 등이 난소기능저하의 원인이 될 수 있습니다. 특히 현대사회에서는 스트레스와 과로가 난소기능저하의 주요 원인으로 꼽히고 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하의 증상은 다양합니다. 가장 흔한 증상은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">생리불순</span></b>입니다. 생리주기가 불규칙해지거나, 생리량이 줄어들거나, 생리가 없어지는 등의 증상이 나타날 수 있습니다. 또한 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">안면홍조</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">불면증</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">우울감</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">질 건조증</span></b> 등의 갱년기 증상이 나타날 수도 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하를 진단하는 방법은 여러 가지가 있습니다. 가장 정확한 방법은 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">혈액검사</span></b>를 통해 난포자극호르몬(FSH)과 항뮬러관호르몬(AMH) 수치를 확인하는 것입니다. 난포자극호르몬(FSH) 수치가 높고, 항뮬러관호르몬(AMH) 수치가 낮으면 난소기능저하를 의심할 수 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 치료가 어려운 질환입니다. 하지만 난소기능저하를 완전히 회복시키는 것은 어려워도, 난소기능을 개선하고 증상을 완화하는 치료는 가능합니다. <br> 백록담한의원에서는 난소기능저하를 개선하기 위해 <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">한약치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">침치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">뜸치료</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">약침치료</span></b> 등을 시행하고 있습니다. 한약치료는 난소기능을 강화하고 여성호르몬 분비를 촉진하는 효능이 있습니다. 침치료는 난소 주변의 혈액순환을 개선하고 난소 기능을 활성화하는 효능이 있습니다. 뜸치료는 몸을 따뜻하게 하고 혈액순환을 개선하여 난소 기능을 강화하는 효능이 있습니다. 약침치료는 한약의 유효성분을 직접 주입하여 난소기능을 빠르게 개선하는 효능이 있습니다. <br> 난소기능저하는 불임의 원인이 될 수 있는 심각한 질환입니다. 난소기능저하가 의심된다면 조기에 진단받고 치료를 시작하는 것이 중요합니다. <br> 백록담한의원은 난소기능저하로 고통받는 여성분들을 위해 최선을 다하겠습니다. Hello, this is Choi Yeon-seung, a Korean Medicine doctor at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, we will learn about <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">diminished ovarian reserve</span></b>, which can be a cause of irregular menstruation and infertility. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve, as the name suggests, is a state where the function of the ovaries is impaired. The ovaries primarily perform two functions. The first is the function of producing eggs (ova), and the second is the function of secreting female hormones. When diminished ovarian reserve occurs, problems can arise in egg production, female hormone secretion, or both issues can occur simultaneously. <br> The most common cause of diminished ovarian reserve is <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">aging</span></b>. Ovarian function gradually begins to decline from the late 30s, and by the mid-40s, it rapidly diminishes. However, in addition to aging, various other factors can cause diminished ovarian reserve. <br> <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">Stress</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">overwork/fatigue</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">excessive dieting</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">environmental hormones (endocrine disruptors)</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">genetics</span></b> can be causes of diminished ovarian reserve. Especially in modern society, stress and overwork are considered major causes of diminished ovarian reserve. <br> The symptoms of diminished ovarian reserve are diverse. The most common symptom is <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">irregular menstruation</span></b>. Symptoms such as an irregular menstrual cycle, reduced menstrual flow, or amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) may appear. Additionally, menopausal symptoms such as <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">hot flashes (facial flushing)</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">insomnia</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">depressive mood</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">vaginal dryness</span></b> may occur. <br> There are several methods for diagnosing diminished ovarian reserve. The most accurate method is to check the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) through a <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">blood test</span></b>. If Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels are high and Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels are low, diminished ovarian reserve can be suspected. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve is a difficult condition to treat. However, while it may be challenging to fully restore ovarian function in cases of diminished ovarian reserve, treatments to improve ovarian function and alleviate symptoms are possible. <br> At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we offer <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">herbal medicine (hanbang) treatment</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">acupuncture</span></b>, <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">moxibustion</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 200);">pharmacopuncture</span></b> to improve diminished ovarian reserve. Herbal medicine treatment helps strengthen ovarian function and promote female hormone secretion. Acupuncture helps improve blood circulation around the ovaries and activate ovarian function. Moxibustion helps warm the body, improve blood circulation, and thereby strengthen ovarian function. Pharmacopuncture involves directly injecting effective compounds from herbal medicine to rapidly improve ovarian function. <br> Diminished ovarian reserve is a serious condition that can lead to infertility. If diminished ovarian reserve is suspected, early diagnosis and initiation of treatment are important. <br> Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic is committed to doing our best for women suffering from diminished ovarian reserve.
Why a 40-Year-Old Woman Has Heat Sensation and Fever in Her Back: Baeyeoljeung
This is more than just a description of discomfort. It's the first clue indicating that the heat isn't spreading throughout the body, but rather 'pooling' in a specific area: the back....
Heartburn, Nausea, Palpitations | Incheon Chronic Gastritis
Heartburn that inevitably strikes whenever you're a little stressed or eat irritating foods. The persistent bloating and discomfort in the pit of your stomach that just won't go away, whether you've eaten or not...
I feel hot, but I'm not sweating. It feels like I'm burning up inside | Empty Heat, Full Heat, Upper Heat Lower Cold Syndrome
Deficiency heat, excess heat, heat above cold below syndrome...
A Woman in Her 30s with Chronic Hives: It's not your skin; 'this' is the problem. | Incheon Hives
Where do hives that don't even go away with medication begin?
Pityriasis Rosea: A Rash That Lingers Longer Than Expected | Incheon Pityriasis Rosea
Incheon Pityriasis rosea, a rash that doesn't disappear even after two months...
My Whole Body Feels Heavy and Achy: Dampness Syndrome in 50s Women
A woman in her early 50s. She described her body as being like an old cotton comforter soaked with water. Ever since her last child left for college and she started feeling the emptiness in her home, an inexplicable heaviness began to weigh down her entire body....
Tests Show No Abnormalities, Yet I Feel Fatigued All Day | Incheon Dysautonomia
Implicit in those words is the fatigue that has accumulated over several months, layer upon layer. Outwardly, they present a neat appearance and a steady gait, but the moment they sit down, their shoulders slump slightly. Knowing that weight, I don't miss this expression....
Traditional Korean Medicine for Crohn's Disease? | Incheon Crohn's Disease
Inside my body, a never-ending war...