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"I'm in Too Much Pain to Sleep" | 50-Year-Old Male, Trigeminal Neuralgia
"I'm in too much pain to sleep" | 50s Male, Trigeminal Neuralgia...
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.
"I Keep Moving Without Realizing It" | Motor Tic Disorder Reappearing in Teens
"I keep moving without realizing it" | Motor tic disorder returns in teenagers...
Menstrual Pain in Your 30s Not Relieved by Painkillers | Incheon Menstrual Pain
Menstrual pain not relieved by painkillers, is it really 'just a problem with the uterus'?...
People Who Get Diarrhea From Eating Greasy Foods | Incheon Chronic Diarrhea
If you're someone who gets diarrhea after eating fatty foods, your problem isn't 'fat'...
Low Stomach Acid vs. Excess Stomach Acid: Which Is Causing Your Indigestion?
Doctor, my stomach was burning, so I took Gelfos, but my stomach became even more bloated, and I had sour-smelling belches. It must be hyperacidity, so why is it getting worse?
Chronic Urticaria in Your 40s, Suddenly Worsening
Doctor, why have my hives suddenly gotten so severe? Even though I keep taking medication, it's only a temporary fix, and now I can't even sleep properly at night.
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...
What You Must Check If Your Epigastrium Feels Stiff and Heavy Like a Stone | Epigastric Discomfort
“Doctor, I keep getting a sharp, stabbing pain in the pit of my stomach, and it feels as hard as a rock. Even if I eat just a little, my stomach feels completely full, and I feel tightness in my chest, making it hard to breathe. Could I possibly have stomach cancer?”
Constantly Getting Indigestion? What's Behind the Feeling Your Stomach Has Stopped?
What's behind frequent indigestion and the feeling that your stomach has stopped?...
The Stranger in the Mirror: Facial Eczema in 20-Something Women and the Profound Frustration
A Strange Face in the Mirror: A 20-Something Woman's Facial Atopy, That Deep Frustration...
Recurring Dizziness: Is It Just an Ear Problem? – Dizziness in Your 40s
Among the patients I see in my consultation room, a notable number are women in their 40s. They often come expressing concerns about discomfort caused by hormonal changes around <b>perimenopause</b>, and conditions particularly common in women such as <b>uterine fibroids</b>, <b>ovarian cysts</b>, <b>thyroid cancer</b>, and <b>breast cancer</b>.<br/> Furthermore, as they are often still busy supporting their adolescent or adult children, they frequently worry about their children's health too.<br/> At home, they are wives and mothers; at work, they are dedicated members of the team, shouldering immense responsibilities and living each day with fierce determination.<br/> However, I often tell my female patients in their 40s this:<br/> <b><i>"Before being a mother, a wife, and a professional, you must first take care of 'You' – the individual living your own complete life."</i></b><br/> In their 40s, many women often reflect on past times when they neglected their bodies and begin to feel signals throughout their being that it's <b><i>"time to focus more on taking care of myself."</i></b><br/> Therefore, once you reach your 40s, <b>regular check-ups</b> and <b>health management</b> to assess your health become paramount.<br/> In particular, preparation for <b>women's cancers</b> that can appear around menopause is an essential aspect of health management.