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Epigastric Tenderness Upon Palpation: Epigastric Glomus Syndrome
Hello, I am Korean medical doctor Choi Yeon-seung from Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.<br><br> Today, I'd like to talk about <b>vitreous floaters</b>.<br><br> Have you ever experienced something like dust floating in front of your eyes?<br><br> Floaters can manifest in various forms, such as sudden black spots, thread-like shapes, or transparent cobwebs appearing in your field of vision.<br><br> <b>Vitreous floaters</b> are a condition caused by the degeneration of the vitreous humor inside the eye.<br><br> The vitreous humor in our eyes is a transparent, gel-like tissue that maintains the shape of the eyeball and allows light to pass through.<br><br> However, due to various causes such as aging, inflammation, or hemorrhage, the vitreous humor liquefies or becomes turbid, causing these opaque substances to float within the eye, which is precisely what vitreous floaters are.<br><br> While most floaters are a natural phenomenon associated with aging, they can also be an early symptom of serious ophthalmic diseases like <b>retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage</b>, so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis.<br><br> Floaters often improve naturally without specific treatment, but if symptoms are severe or cause discomfort in daily life, active treatment can be considered.<br><br> In Korean medicine, vitreous floaters are viewed as a disorder of qi and blood circulation within the eye and are treated accordingly.<br><br> Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and pharmacopuncture treatments, we promote qi and blood circulation around the eyes and inhibit the degeneration of the vitreous humor to improve vitreous floaters.<br><br> In addition, we also provide guidance for lifestyle improvements to prevent recurrence and promote overall eye health.<br><br> If you are experiencing discomfort due to vitreous floaters, do not hesitate to visit Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.<br><br> We will do our best for your eye health.
The Morning Apple: Is It Truly a 'Golden Fruit'? - Fruit Intake Tips for Patients with Digestive Issues
It's something I've heard countless times since I was a child. A crisp apple to start the day has long been regarded as a symbol of health. Indeed, apples offer numerous benefits to our bodies; their abundant pectin aids intestinal motility, and their polyphenols eliminate free radicals, among other advantages.
My Abdomen Feels Cold, What's the Reason? | Incheon Abdominal Coldness
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 최연승 한의사 입니다. 제 블로그를 찾아주시는 모든 분들께 감사드립니다. 저는 백록담한의원에서 환자분들을 진료하며 겪었던 다양한 경험과 함께 평소 공부해왔던 내용을 공유하고자 합니다. <h3><br></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 19px;"><b>최연승 한의사 소개</b></span></h3> <br> <br> <h4><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>진료철학</b></span></h4> <br> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>‘최선을 다하는 진료로 환자분들의 몸과 마음을 치유하겠습니다.’</b></span> <br> <br> 몸과 마음은 하나로 이어져 있습니다. 때문에 한의학에서는 육체적인 치료와 더불어 정신적인 치료도 매우 중요하게 다루고 있습니다. 저는 환자분들의 몸을 살피는 것을 넘어, 환자분들의 마음까지 치유할 수 있도록 최선을 다하는 진료를 하겠습니다. <h4><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>진료과목</b></span></h4> <br> <b>여성질환</b> <ul> <li>생리불순, 생리통, 난임, 냉대하, 갱년기, 산후조리, 수족냉증</li> </ul> <br> <b>소화기질환</b> <ul> <li>소화불량, 식욕부진, 변비, 과민성대장증후군, 역류성 식도염</li> </ul> <br> <b>혈액순환질환</b> <ul> <li>어혈, 담음, 부종, 부종, 수족냉증</li> </ul> <br> <b>대사질환</b> <ul> <li>비만, 고혈압, 당뇨</li> </ul> <br> <b>면역력질환</b> <ul> <li>감기, 비염, 천식, 아토피</li> </ul> <br> <b>정신신경질환</b> <ul> <li>자율신경실조증, 공황장애, 우울증, 불면증</li> </ul> <br> <b>근골격계 질환</b> <ul> <li>어깨통증, 허리통증, 목통증, 무릎통증, 족저근막염</li> </ul> <br> <b>기타질환</b> <ul> <li>만성피로, 두통, 어지럼증, 이명, 안구건조증, 구안와사, 안면마비</li> </ul>
Reasons You Can't Digest, What the Phrase "I Can't Digest" Tells You | Incheon Indigestion
Hello, I am Choi Yeon-seung, a Korean medicine doctor at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic....
How to Ease Post-Meal Lower Abdominal Tightness | Dull, Heavy Lower Abdominal Pain
For two years, she pondered the same question every day: Why that little spot just below her navel, directly above her bladder, would invariably feel a pulling or tugging sensation about two hours after eating. It was fine in the morning, but about two hours after breakfast, her abdomen would gradually start to feel full and bloated, and after lunch, when she returned to work, it would...
Heartburn, Queasiness, Palpitations | Incheon Chronic Gastritis
Heartburn, Palpitations, and Pounding Heart | Incheon Chronic Gastritis When you're even a little stressed or eat spicy food, the heartburn inevitably comes. The heaviness and chest pressure that doesn't go away whether on an empty stomach or after eating....
Traditional Korean Medicine for Crohn's Disease? | Incheon Crohn's Disease
Inside my body, a never-ending war...
My belly is hard. What are the reasons? It might not be simple abdominal discomfort
It may not be simple abdominal discomfort...
Lump in the Throat, Heartburn | Incheon Reflux Esophagitis
Incheon Reflux Esophagitis...
Why You Have Watery Stools: Causes of Watery Diarrhea
<p>Hello, I am Dr. Choi Yeon-seung from Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</p> <p>In the previous post, I summarized what <b>narcolepsy</b> is, its causes, and its main symptoms.</p> <p>In this post, we will delve deeper into daytime sleep attacks and cataplexy, which severely disrupt the daily lives of narcolepsy patients.</p> <p>Daytime sleep attacks are one of the most challenging symptoms for narcolepsy patients.</p> <p>Along with intense drowsiness, they suddenly fall asleep. Patients typically experience sleep attacks in active situations, such as during meetings or while driving.</p> <p>These sleep attacks occur irrespective of the patient's will, and even after a short nap, they don't feel refreshed and typically feel drowsy again.</p> <p>Such frequent sleep attacks severely impact a patient's academic and professional life, and also cause difficulties in interpersonal relationships.</p> <p>Next, let's learn about cataplexy.</p> <p>Cataplexy is a symptom experienced by about 70% of narcolepsy patients, referring to a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotional stimuli.</p> <p>Strong emotions such as laughter, anger, or surprise are typically the triggering factors, causing the patient's muscles to weaken, leading to a slumping body or even collapse.</p> <p>During cataplexy, consciousness remains clear, but the body cannot be controlled, which can cause significant fear and anxiety for the patient.</p> <p>Today, we delved into daytime sleep attacks and cataplexy, which severely disrupt the daily lives of narcolepsy patients.</p> <p>In the next post, we will learn in detail about the diagnostic methods and treatment approaches for narcolepsy.</p> <p>Thank you.</p>
When Abdominal Pain and Discomfort Rise | Incheon Functional Dyspepsia
It's not simply a problem of "not being able to digest." The most basic act of obtaining energy from food and feeling joy in life becomes instead the start of suffering that torments me—a problem that steals away the vitality of daily life....
Severe Chronic Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain | Incheon Chronic Diarrhea
Incheon chronic diarrhea...