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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: So Itchy!
Oh, pediatric atopic dermatitis—just hearing the term tugs at my heart. When I think about the itching and discomfort young children suffer, and the worries and heart-wrenching concern of their parents, it truly breaks my heart. Today, regarding pediatric atopic dermatitis, let's explore how traditional Korean medicine views and approaches it, and how we, with our wisdom, can help children...
Indigestion, feeling bloated?
Ah, indigestion... it's quite a troublesome problem, isn't it? In Korean medicine, this is sometimes seen as 'Qi deficiency' or 'Damp accumulation,' and at other times interpreted as the result of an 'imbalance of Yin and Yang.' That's right, you need to listen carefully to the signals your body is sending. As we talk, it's as if we're old friends...
Contact Dermatitis, Why is my skin like this?
Ah, contact dermatitis! This is such a common problem, and I'm sure many of you are dealing with it, aren't you? While running my Korean medicine clinic, I've encountered many patients struggling with this very issue. As I talk with them, I've come to realize there's truly a wide range of causes and symptoms. So, let's delve a little deeper into this problem together...
Seborrheic Dermatitis, Unbearable Itch
Ah, scalp seborrheic dermatitis – what a truly frustrating situation you're in. It must feel like a tiny fairy hidden among your hair is constantly casting an itching spell. Of course, while this analogy might bring a smile, for those actually experiencing it, it's absolutely no laughing matter....
Sinusitis, Why Am I Always Getting It?
Oh, sinusitis! It brings back memories of when I went through it too. The discomfort and stuffiness I felt back then, I can't forget them. It was as if my head was burdened with a heavy bag. Sinusitis, or what we commonly refer to as paranasal sinusitis, is truly a tricky condition. From the perspective of Korean traditional medicine, this is simply a nose problem...
Gout: When the Uninvited Guest Returns
<p>Hello, everyone.</p> <p>Today, I'm going to share my experience after undergoing a <b>liver biopsy</b>.</p> <p>I was a <b>Hepatitis B virus carrier</b>, and because my lab values were poor and I was told it could progress to <b>cirrhosis</b>, I have been consistently undergoing <b>abdominal ultrasounds</b> and <b>blood tests</b> for monitoring.</p> <p>During regular monitoring, my <b>liver enzyme levels</b> were continuously rising and showed signs of <b>liver fibrosis progression</b>, so I decided to undergo a biopsy.</p> <p>I was told the purpose of the biopsy was to accurately determine the current extent of my <b>liver condition</b> and the degree of <b>fibrosis progression</b>, and to decide on future treatment plans.</p> <p>The biopsy results would include confirmation of <b>hepatocellular carcinoma</b>, determination of the <b>stage of fibrosis progression</b>, and evaluation of <b>inflammatory activity</b>, among other things.</p> <p>It was also mentioned that medication may be decided based on the test results.</p>
Dyshidrotic Eczema: What Exactly Is That?
Ah, dyshidrosis! Doesn't it just make your hands and feet tingle just hearing about it? Like walking barefoot on hot beach sand on a summer day. That uncomfortable, itchy, and sometimes even painful feeling... Just hearing about it makes my hands start to itch already....
Psoriasis, Let's Uncover Its Untold Story
Ah, psoriasis! You might not realize how many stories are hidden within this seemingly small name, right? Come with me as we peel back the curtain on some of its secrets...
Panic Disorder, the story the mind and body whisper
Ah, panic disorder... It's a word that makes your heart sink just hearing it. Before we dive into this topic, let's all take a moment to breathe deeply in and slowly out. Doesn't that make your mind feel a little lighter, even just for a moment? In Traditional Korean Medicine, even such a simple act of breathing helps to restore the balance of our body and mind...
Bell's Palsy, Why Me?
Bell's Palsy, many of you have probably heard of it – that scary experience where one side of your face suddenly becomes paralyzed. It really just appears out of nowhere one day and leaves us bewildered. But did you know, everyone, that this Bell's Palsy could actually be a signal from our body? Today, I'm going to...
Chronic Rhinitis: A New Perspective
Oh, chronic rhinitis! Seriously, what is this? How many of us *haven't* experienced these bothersome symptoms, grappling almost daily with a runny nose, sneezing, and itching? Chronic rhinitis, a condition that has naturally woven itself into our daily lives, much like cherry blossoms in spring or autumn leaves against an autumn sky. But how this minor discomfort can...
Chronic Eczema, Living with That Persistent Friend
Ah, chronic eczema, it's such a persistent one, isn't it? Yes, I think so too. But listen closely as we consider how to live alongside this stubborn friend. Because as we talk, perhaps we can find a way to live more peacefully with it....