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Postherpetic Neuralgia: When Recovery Is Slow
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Postherpetic Neuralgia: When Recovery Is Slow

<p>Hello, this is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p>Today, we'd like to talk about <b>frozen shoulder</b>.</p> <p><b>Frozen shoulder</b>, one of the most common shoulder conditions, refers to a disorder where shoulder joint movement becomes stiff and painful.</p> <p>The accurate medical terms are <b>adhesive capsulitis</b>, or <b>frozen shoulder</b>.</p> <p>Although "Oshipgyeon" (literally "fifty-shoulder") was named because it primarily occurs after the age of 50, it has recently become common among younger individuals in their 30s and 40s.</p> <p>Furthermore, it doesn't only affect one shoulder; it often occurs simultaneously in both shoulders, or affects the other shoulder after an initial occurrence in one.</p> <p>The main symptoms of frozen shoulder are shoulder pain accompanied by restricted movement.</p> <p>Severe pain is particularly felt during movements such as raising the arm upwards, reaching behind the back, or rotating the arm.</p> <p>The pain often worsens at night, leading to disturbed sleep.</p> <p>While frozen shoulder can sometimes heal naturally, if left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain and permanent restriction of shoulder joint movement, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial.</p> <p>At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we offer various traditional Korean medicine treatments for frozen shoulder, including <b>acupuncture</b>, <b>moxibustion</b>, <b>cupping</b>, and <b>herbal medicine</b>.</p> <p><b>Acupuncture</b> therapy stimulates acupoints around the shoulder, helping to improve Qi and blood circulation and alleviate pain.</p> <p><b>Moxibustion</b> therapy utilizes warmth to relax muscles around the shoulder and promote blood circulation, thereby reducing pain.</p> <p><b>Cupping</b> therapy applies negative pressure to the skin, helping to relax tight muscles around the shoulder and aid in the removal of metabolic waste.</p> <p><b>Herbal medicine</b> treatment identifies the underlying cause of frozen shoulder, rebalances the body, reduces inflammation in the shoulder joint, and promotes recovery.</p> <p>Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic provides personalized treatment tailored to each patient's symptoms and body constitution.</p> <p>If you are suffering from frozen shoulder, please do not hesitate to visit Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for a consultation.</p> <p>We will do our utmost to help you regain healthy shoulders.</p> <p>Thank you.</p>

최연승 1/19/2025
Occipital Neuralgia: If Pain Relievers and Nerve Blocks Don't Work
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Occipital Neuralgia: If Pain Relievers and Nerve Blocks Don't Work

Hello, this is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today, we will explore methods for relieving severe menstrual cramps. <br> Menstrual cramps are a common symptom experienced by approximately 50% of women, and they can be accompanied by various symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, lower back pain, headaches, and nausea. <br> The causes of menstrual cramps can be broadly divided into two types: <b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Primary Dysmenorrhea</span></b> <br> This refers to menstrual pain that occurs without any specific underlying disease in the uterus or pelvis. It is caused by the excessive secretion of a substance called prostaglandin, which contracts the uterine muscles and thereby induces pain. <br> <b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Secondary Dysmenorrhea</span></b> <br> This is menstrual pain caused by specific underlying conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, or uterine fibroids. Compared to primary dysmenorrhea, the pain tends to be more severe and last longer. <br> <b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Menstrual Cramp Relief Methods</span></b> <br> Since menstrual cramps are often severe enough to disrupt daily life, it's important to find appropriate relief methods. <br> <b>1. Warm Compress</b> <br> Applying a warm water bottle or hot pack to the lower abdomen promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles, which helps alleviate pain. <br> <b>2. Light Exercise</b> <br> Light exercises such as yoga or stretching help improve blood circulation and promote endorphin secretion, thereby reducing pain. However, intense exercise can worsen the pain, so it's best to avoid it. <br> <b>3. Balanced Diet</b> <br> Consuming foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., fatty fish, nuts) and Vitamins B1, B6, and E can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Caffeine and alcohol can worsen the pain, so it's advisable to reduce their consumption. <br> <b>4. Adequate Rest</b> <br> During your period, it's important to get enough rest to avoid straining your body. Since stress can be a factor that worsens menstrual cramps, it's also good to manage stress through meditation or deep breathing exercises. <br> <b>5. Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment</b> <br> If menstrual cramps are severe or become chronic, you may consider Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) treatment. Treatments such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine can improve blood circulation in the uterus and pelvis and remove stagnant blood, thereby helping to fundamentally treat menstrual cramps. <br> <br> Menstrual cramps are a common symptom, but their causes and symptoms can vary. It's important to manage symptoms through the relief methods introduced above, and seek professional help if necessary. <br> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic anytime! <br> Thank you.

최연승 1/19/2025
Generalized Urticaria: A Case in Early 50s Menopause
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Generalized Urticaria: A Case in Early 50s Menopause

<p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-08d17a3a-59b3-4f93-b148-701979927cfc"> <span style="color:#000000;"> Welcome to Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-ce85d774-4b5c-42b8-933e-1b3a60a7e80d"> <span style="color:#000000;"> Today, we'll explore the early symptoms and treatment of plantar fasciitis. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-ce85d774-4b5c-42b8-933e-1b3a60a7e80d"> <span style="color:#000000;"> If you're experiencing pain in the sole of your foot, you might consider plantar fasciitis. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-d3e86c09-0d29-411a-85d7-1335b1d2e5a6"> <span style="color:#000000;"> Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that covers the muscles in the sole of the foot. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-b7c10b4f-83ce-4191-88fc-84724b94f134"> <span style="color:#000000;"> According to statistical data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the number of plantar fasciitis patients in 2021 reportedly exceeded a staggering 270,000. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-b7c10b4f-83ce-4191-88fc-84724b94f134"> <span style="color:#000000;"> Statistical Data from Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (Source: National Health Insurance Service) </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-7c385b0d-b778-43b9-a417-062e245a1c36"> <span style="color:#000000;"> The number of patients receiving medical treatment for plantar fasciitis in Korea has been steadily increasing. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-38ceb25d-2253-41e8-a1fc-3d2b2700e574"> <span style="color:#000000;"> This suggests that many people are suffering from plantar fasciitis. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-d5862b9a-4c27-46e3-80b1-3e4b7b25752c"> <span style="color:#000000;"> The primary symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain, </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-5121b6d0-6029-43c3-8fce-4c28e8334ac1"> <span style="color:#000000;"> but in its early stages, it often goes untreated because it begins with mild discomfort. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-38a417dd-a5a5-4034-8c88-e9f5e3f3b925"> <span style="color:#000000;"> However, if neglected, it can lead to chronic pain, </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-a864d4b1-8720-43ac-9b62-10f74a00ec18"> <span style="color:#000000;"> so it's crucial to proactively seek treatment when early symptoms appear. </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-a864d4b1-8720-43ac-9b62-10f74a00ec18"> <span style="color:#000000;"> In this post, we'll delve into the early symptoms of plantar fasciitis, </span> </p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-a864d4b1-8720-43ac-9b62-10f74a00ec18"> <span style="color:#000000;"> and also introduce Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic's treatment methods for the condition. </span> </p>

최연승 1/19/2025
Cold Urticaria in a 40-something Woman: Can Constitutional Improvement Resolve It?
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Cold Urticaria in a 40-something Woman: Can Constitutional Improvement Resolve It?

안녕하세요 백록담한의원 입니다. 2024년 갑진년 새해가 밝았습니다. 새해에도 가정의 평안과 건강을 기원합니다. 2024년 진료시간 및 공휴일 휴진 안내드립니다. <br> <img src="https://blog.kakaocdn.net/dn/bH749/btsG7F46c1W/nOQoIKEB9nKN9Lg9fUq8E0/img.jpg" alt="2024년 백록담한의원 진료시간"> <br> <br> <b><span style="color:rgb(255,102,0)">*2024년 진료시간 변경사항 안내*</span></b> <br> <b>1. 2024년부터 점심시간 없이 진료합니다.</b> <br> <br> <b>2. 토요일 진료시간</b> <b>오전 9시 ~ 오후 3시 (점심시간 없음)</b> <br> <br> <b>3. 수요일 야간진료</b> <b>오전 9시 ~ 오후 8시 (점심시간 없음)</b> <br> <br> <b><span style="color:rgb(255,102,0)">*휴진 안내*</span></b> <br> <b>공휴일, 일요일은 휴진합니다.</b> <b>(단, 추석 및 설날 연휴 진료는 별도 안내 예정입니다.)</b> <br> <br> <b>궁금하신 점은 내원 또는 전화문의 주시면 친절하게 안내드리겠습니다.</b> <b><span style="font-size:15px">항상 저희 백록담한의원을 찾아주셔서 감사합니다.</span></b> <br> <br> <b><span style="font-size:15px">새해 복 많이 받으세요!</span></b>

최연승 1/19/2025
Unstoppable Facial Itching in a Late-Teen Boy
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Unstoppable Facial Itching in a Late-Teen Boy

A 19-year-old high school student started experiencing skin itching around their third year of middle school. The itching mainly affected the upper body, including the face and chest, and scratching frequently resulted in wounds and inflammation on the skin. Over time, the symptoms worsened, especially during the past year, a period with significant college entrance exam stress. Ga...

최연승 1/19/2025
Restless Legs Syndrome, Uncomfortable Leg Sensations
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Restless Legs Syndrome, Uncomfortable Leg Sensations

Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Before we knew it, it's already winter, with cold air filling the air. Today, at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we'd like to tell you about <b>the importance of winter immunity management</b> and <b>Korean herbal medicine good for immunity</b>.<br> <br> During winter, as temperatures drop and the air becomes dry, our body's immune system easily weakens. When immunity weakens, it not only increases the risk of exposure to respiratory illnesses like colds and flu but also to various other diseases. In particular, this year, a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 simultaneously circulating is anticipated, making even more thorough immunity management necessary. Immunity management goes beyond simply preventing diseases; it is an essential factor for spending a healthy winter.

최연승 1/19/2025
Cholinergic Urticaria, Constitutional Improvement Needed
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Cholinergic Urticaria, Constitutional Improvement Needed

Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today's post is about `<b>`plantar fasciitis`</b>` treatment. If you suddenly experience pain in the sole of your foot, especially if it's severe `<b>`when taking your first steps in the morning`</b>`, you might suspect plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the plantar fascia, which surrounds the muscles of the sole of the foot, causing pain. When the sole of the foot is subjected to repetitive pressure or stress, micro-tears occur in the plantar fascia, and if these tears do not heal and persist, they cause inflammation. `<b>`Key causes`</b>` include `<b>`excessive exercise, occupations requiring prolonged standing, poor gait habits, obesity, flat feet, and wearing high heels`</b>`. If plantar fasciitis is left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain or cause other foot conditions, so early diagnosis and treatment are important. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we provide treatments for plantar fasciitis such as `<b>`acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and moxibustion`</b>`. We establish personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's symptoms and causes to reduce pain and prevent recurrence. If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, please visit Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for a consultation.

최연승 1/19/2025
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Persistent Urinary Problems Even After Prostatic Urethral Lift
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Persistent Urinary Problems Even After Prostatic Urethral Lift

안녕하세요. 백록담한의원 입니다. <br /> <br /> Many people who visit our Korean Medicine Clinic have no abnormal findings on their health check-ups, <br /> but often come due to unknown discomforts or illnesses. <br /> <br /> For example, they might frequently feel dizzy and have a dull headache, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">even though brain MRI or MRA show no abnormalities,</span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">or frequently experience heartburn and indigestion,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">while endoscopy reveals no inflammation and looks clean.</span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">There are many such illnesses whose causes cannot be identified by modern medical tests.</span> <br /> <br /> Many people who visit our clinic <br /> also often come due to these various symptoms. <br /> <br /> <br /> However, from a Korean medicine perspective, even these illnesses have their own distinct causes. <br /> These are precisely what we call <b>functional disorders</b>. <br /> <br /> Functional disorders are conditions where, despite blood tests, MRI, endoscopy, etc., <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">showing no measurable problems,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>the body's functions have declined, leading to illness.</b></span> <br /> <br /> Because there are no problems in terms of measurable data, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">modern medical treatments are often difficult or unsatisfactory.</span> <br /> <br /> However, in Korean medicine, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">by analyzing the causes and progression of functional disorders,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">we help normalize bodily functions and treat the illness through appropriate therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine.</span> <br /> <br /> <br /> At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, in this way, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">we treat various functional disorders with unknown causes</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">from a Korean medicine perspective,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">helping patients regain their health.</span> <br /> <br /> <br /> We listen attentively to the symptoms of all patients who visit us <br /> and will treat them with utmost sincerity.

최연승 1/17/2025
Consultation and Appointment Information
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Consultation and Appointment Information

쉼의 시간, 회복의 공간 <b>Baekrokdam白鹿潭</b>입니다.<br> 환자분들의 빠른 회복을 위해 저희 <b>Baekrokdam</b> 의료진은 한마음 한뜻으로 최선을 다하고 있습니다.<br> <br> 특히 <b>Baekrokdam</b>은 정형외과적인 문제(척추, 관절)뿐만 아니라<br> 다양한 내과, 신경외과, 마취통증의학과, 영상의학과 등 풍부한 임상경험을 가진<br> 각 분야의 전문 의료진이 포진해 있어 환자분들의 빠른 회복에 도움을 드리고 있습니다.<br> <br> <b>Post-operative Management</b><br> Post-operative pain is most severe immediately after surgery and gradually subsides over time. If adequate pain management is not implemented during this period, it can leave lasting after-effects and progress to chronic pain.<br> <br> At <b>Baekrokdam</b>, <b>considering each patient's individual condition</b>, we <b>prevent various complications that may arise after surgery</b> and <b>provide integrated pain treatment to facilitate rapid recovery</b>.<br> <br> Manual therapy, physical therapy, exercise therapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc.,<br> We offer various non-surgical treatment methods,<br> We will continuously research and strive <b>so that patients can recover their lost health and return to a healthy daily life</b>.

최연승 1/17/2025