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I Don't Have Regular Bowel Movements Without Laxatives: Chronic Medication-Dependent Constipation
A woman in her late 40s takes out a small yellow pill, Dulcolax, every morning... not as a laxative, but as a hemorrhoid medication.
Psoriasis Itch in Your 20s: Can't I Sleep Without Scratching? | Incheon Psoriasis Treatment
Maddeningly itchy psoriasis, can't I fall asleep without scratching?
50s Menopausal Insomnia: Night Sweats Every Night | Incheon Menopause
Every night, night sweats, waking at 3 AM... Menopause, the three thieves stealing your sleep...
My head feels foggy, what's the cause? | Brain Fog
Brain fog: the cause wasn't the brain, but the 'gut'...
Feeling Brain Fog? Is It a Signal From Your 'Brain' and 'Gut'?
That heavy, foggy feeling in your head, could it be a signal your 'brain' and 'gut' are sending?...
Pounding Head: The 3 PM Throbbing Headache
The throbbing 3 PM headache, the culprits are 'stiff shoulders' and a 'hungry brain'...
Why Does Your Stomach Bloat Every Evening? Could It Be a 'SIBO' Signal From Your Small Intestine?
You've surely experienced it at least once: putting on clothes that fit fine in the morning, only for your abdomen to become tightly bloated by the afternoon, leading you to secretly undo your pants' zipper...
Head Pounding in Your 50s? The Hidden Truth Behind Menopausal Headaches
In your 50s, does your heart pound in your head? The hidden face of menopausal headaches...
My stomach often hurts, chronic stress-related abdominal pain in a woman in her 20s
A woman in her late 20s,... When we say "late 20s," we're generally referring to the mid-to-late 20s, specifically ages 25 to 29. This woman in her late 20s visited us due to uterine fibroids. She had undergone various tests at other hospitals, but no clear cause was found, and she was even told that she would need surgery at her age, in her late 20s. Uterine fibroids are <b>benign tumors that form in the uterus</b>. You can think of it this way: if they form in the ovaries, they're ovarian cysts; if they form in the uterus, they're uterine fibroids. Most uterine fibroids are asymptomatic, but if the lumps grow larger or become numerous, <ul> <li>menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)</li> <li>pelvic pain</li> <li>dyspareunia (painful intercourse)</li> <li>frequent urination</li> <li>constipation</li> </ul> may appear. Uterine fibroids are also one of the leading causes of severe menstrual cramps. Generally, after menopause, their size decreases, and often, no specific treatment is necessary. However, the woman who visited today is a young woman in her late 20s, a long way from menopause, so we cannot hastily recommend surgery. This is because after surgery, there is a risk of recurrence, and problems with pregnancy and childbirth can arise. Furthermore, she is an unmarried woman. Therefore, her uterine fibroids must be treated without surgery. This woman had visited quite a few hospitals, and we analyzed why she hadn't received treatment: <ol> <li>Her blood circulation and immunity were weakened, so this area needed to be treated.</li> <li>The uterine fibroids themselves were not a major problem, but she hadn't received a proper explanation about this.</li> <li>Her hormonal imbalance was severe, so this needed intensive treatment.</li> </ol> For this woman, we decided to proceed with treatment that first improves blood circulation and immunity while restoring hormonal balance. Once a hormonal imbalance occurs, it can worsen uncontrollably, so it's crucial to correct it as soon as the imbalance begins. As treatment progresses, we expect the size of this woman's uterine fibroids to decrease.
Throbbing Pain Behind the Eye: Ophthalmologist or Neurologist?
When you feel a throbbing pain behind your eye, should you go to an ophthalmologist or a neurologist?...
Why Do I Get Constipated Only During My Period? | Incheon Constipation
I'm usually fine, so why do I only get constipated during my period?...
Shooting Pain in My Head, Is It a Brain Problem? | Incheon Occipital Neuralgia
Tingling in your head, could it be a brain problem? The culprit might be your 'neck'...