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Chronic Indigestion: Why Medicine Only Provides Temporary Relief | Incheon Indigestion
Chronic Indigestion, Why Medicine is Only 'Temporary'...
I scratched all night and couldn't sleep, making the next day so tough | Incheon Hives
Among the many patients I see in my clinic, quite a few notably suffer from evening hives.
Chronic Insomnia in Your 30s, Sleepless Nights
When I see adult patients in their 30s in my clinic, I find that a particularly large number of them report 'feeling tired but being unable to fall asleep'....
Constant Burping and Flatulence: A Red Flag for Your Gut Health?
What on earth is the problem? Did I eat something bad? I can barely eat, yet I don't know why I keep farting and burping. It's just so embarrassing when I'm in a quiet study room or a meeting room...
Causes of Facial Stinging and Itching | Incheon Folliculitis
Among the 20-something female patients I see in the clinic, a noticeably high number struggle with chronic skin issues.
Postpartum Depression, An Emotional Rollercoaster | Incheon Postpartum Care
Why am I the only one who's so weak?... <br><br> It feels like everyone else is overcoming things well and doing okay, but I'm constantly falling apart. <br><br> Of course, I know intellectually that depression isn't a disease that can be cured quickly like a common cold. <br><br> And that I can get better if I consistently go to the doctor, take my medication, and receive regular counseling. <br><br> But even so, it's not easy. Especially these days, it's even harder because I'm experiencing a lot of physical symptoms in addition to psychological factors. <br><br> Chest tightness, indigestion, insomnia, chronic fatigue… <br><br> Honestly, every single day is a continuous string of suffering. <br><br> When will I be able to escape from this darkness? <br><br> I want to live a normal life, just like everyone else. <br><br> I want to live feeling natural emotions – laughing, crying, getting angry… <br><br> It still feels like a distant dream, but I truly hope I can achieve that someday. <br><br> Patting myself on the back today: 'You've done well. Thank you for holding on.' <br><br> Tomorrow will be a little better than today.
I'm Hungry, But 'My Stomach Is Bloated Even Though I Haven't Eaten!' | Incheon Bloating
I'm hungry, but 'I haven't eaten anything, yet my stomach feels bloated' - Why are your intestines filled with gas?
Stress-Induced Facial Flushing: Your Body's Signal | Incheon Facial Flushing
Is blushing really a matter of my will? Anxiety-induced facial flushing is a signal from your body....
Why does recovery after a C-section feel harder? | Incheon Postpartum Herbal Medicine
Recovery after a Cesarean section, why does it feel harder?...
The Real Reason for Frequent Abdominal Gas
"My stomach feels full and bloated even if I eat just a little." "I have indigestion after meals." "I feel bloated and uncomfortable." Do you often experience these symptoms? If so, you might be experiencing <b>functional dyspepsia</b>. Functional dyspepsia refers to a condition characterized by chronic and recurrent symptoms of indigestion without any identifiable underlying disease. Often, despite no specific abnormalities being found in endoscopic or ultrasound examinations, and without other gastrointestinal conditions like Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, or reflux esophagitis, symptoms of indigestion still occur. So, what causes functional dyspepsia? While the exact cause is not yet fully understood, a combination of the following factors is believed to contribute: * <b>Impaired Gastric Motility</b>: If the stomach's peristaltic function, responsible for properly digesting food and moving it to the next part of the digestive tract, is reduced, symptoms of indigestion may appear. Delayed gastric emptying can also be a contributing factor. * <b>Visceral Hypersensitivity</b>: The sensory nerves in the stomach or duodenum become overly sensitive, leading to pain or discomfort even with minor stimuli. * <b>Altered Brain-Gut Interaction</b>: The brain and gut are closely connected, and problems with this interaction can affect digestive function. A common example is experiencing indigestion when under severe stress. * <b>Helicobacter Pylori Infection</b>: While H. pylori is known as a major cause of gastritis and gastric ulcers, it can also influence functional dyspepsia symptoms. * <b>Genetic Factors and Lifestyle Habits</b>: A family history of the condition or unhealthy lifestyle habits such as irregular eating, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking can also increase the risk of developing functional dyspepsia.
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>
Why Do Complications Occur After Bell's Palsy? | Incheon Bell's Palsy
Many of the patients I see in my clinic, after experiencing Bell's palsy, express profound anxiety alongside their uncomfortable facial expressions.