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Shingles after-effects: Does the itching outlast the pain?
My pain is gone, so why am I still itchy? Patients often ask...
Why do you get indigestion before your period?
Many people find that just before their period, they repeatedly experience an upset stomach, bloating, and a loss of appetite, which is unusual for them. They might also experience a sudden increase in burping, nausea accompanied by a feeling of emptiness in the stomach, or gas distension. This discomfort isn't simply due to a weak digestive system, but rather indicates that the body's internal regulatory structures are temporarily out of balance...
Exploring Headache Pain by Location: Causes and Characteristics
"My head hurts." This is often the first thing many people say when they visit the clinic. But the next question is even more important: "Where exactly does it hurt?" Depending on whether the pain is in the forehead, temples, back of the head, or crown, its underlying meaning can be entirely different. A headache isn't just simple pain....
Five Perspectives on Understanding Hyperhidrosis Symptoms
We usually just think of sweating as something that happens when our body temperature rises. It's a simple formula: if it's hot, you sweat; if it's cold, you don't. But if you think about it, isn't that strange? Before an interview, or when meeting someone for the first time, your palms suddenly sweat. When you're nervous or embarrassed, your face blushes...
A Story About Functional Dyspepsia and Damjeok Disease Symptoms
Your stomach hurts, but you're told there's nothing wrong? You experience recurring heartburn and bloating, chest pressure, and even intermittent headaches, dizziness, insomnia, or feelings of depression. When you visit the doctor for tests, your upper endoscopy is clear, H. pylori isn't detected, and your stomach acid levels are reportedly normal. But...
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[Notice] What is Treatment? — My Perspective on Life and Disease
Life is not a static structure; it is, in essence, a rotating body. The differentiation from one to two breaks the symmetry of energy, and at that moment, rotation occurs. The geometrically stable point created by this rotation—that is the 'center,' and in Korean medicine, it is called Jungto (中土). Jungto is not a pre-existing entity...
Why Tic Disorder Symptoms Vary From Person to Person
When we talk about tic disorder, it's easy to think they're all similar. Like blinking eyes, sniffing, or occasionally blurting out words. But if you look closely, the way tics manifest truly varies from person to person. Today, instead of classifying these differences using typical distinctions like 'motor tics' and 'vocal tics',...
Is GERD related to cough?
Persistent dry cough... Could it be due to stomach acid?
Tic Disorder, Genetic or Environmental?
Tic disorder. Movements like eye blinking, sniffing, and shoulder shrugging. These tics often begin in childhood, sometimes continuing into adolescence. When talking about tic disorder, a question that inevitably arises is, "Is it hereditary?"...
Why Reflux Esophagitis Causes Back Pain
This is not just a coincidence. We often hear people say their back hurts when they have indigestion. In fact, patients frequently describe it by saying, "My back gets stiff every time my stomach is upset," or "The inside of my left shoulder blade feels tight." Most people dismiss these as separate symptoms. Back pain is typically attributed to muscles or posture...
Autonomic Dysfunction Through Test Results — What Your Numbers Truly Mean
When you first hear the term autonomic dysfunction, it can feel a bit daunting. But when you actually get tested, it becomes even more overwhelming. If you look at the test results, you'll see dozens of numbers and graphs, but the explanation is just one line: “The balance of your autonomic nervous system has been disrupted.” What on earth does that mean? Today, this autonomic nervous system test...
Long COVID: Your Autonomic Nervous System Is Collapsing
But are these symptoms truly new, only emerging with COVID-19? No, they're not. Today, I want to explore the progression of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which has become more apparent since COVID-19, through a historical lens. In fact, within this history were hidden symptoms and underlying mechanisms that we either didn't fully understand or chose to ignore until now....