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Instant Relief for Hard Constipation (like Goat Droppings)! The 3 Best Fruits to Soften Stools and Relieve Constipation
<b>Hard stool like goat droppings? Escape it with 'this fruit'!</b> If you're suffering from constipation, you'll likely experience hard stools. When passing firm, hard stools, there's a high chance of anal fissures or hemorrhoids developing. If you're suffering from pain such as anal bleeding or hemorrhoids due to severe constipation, turn your attention to this fruit. Especially for those with chronic constipation, consistent intake is particularly beneficial.
Why Doesn't IBS Respond Well to Treatment? | Songdo IBS
Many people who visit my office often share experiences like this.<br/> <br/> <b style="">"I went to the hospital, and the doctor told me, 'It's nothing serious, you can go home.'"</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I went to the ENT and even had a nasal endoscopy, but they said there was nothing particularly wrong."</b><br/> <br/> <b>"I even had an MRI, but they said nothing showed up."</b><br/> <br/> From the doctor's perspective, hearing such accounts, it was likely their intention to reassure the patient. Or perhaps they truly explained that there were no problems because the tests showed no specific findings.<br/> <br/> However, patients often continue to feel uncomfortable.<br/> <br/> Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headaches, brain fog, a stiff neck, and even shoulder pain...<br/> <br/> <br/> It's a situation where the body is clearly sending distress signals, yet tests alone can't pinpoint the cause, leading to an inability to make a diagnosis or receive appropriate treatment.<br/> <br/> In many of these cases, the underlying cause is often <b>chronic rhinitis</b>.<br/> <br/> Though it's a common condition often dismissed as minor, it is actually one of the main factors significantly reducing quality of life.<br/> <br/> What's needed in such situations is a <b>functional medicine approach</b>.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-link se-oglink-popup"> <div class="se-module se-module-oglink"> <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.naver.com/pureand/223403300803" class="se-oglink-url"> <span class="se-oglink-image-area"> <img src="https://search.pstatic.net/common/?src=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.naver.com%2Fpost%2Fdata%2F2024%2F04%2F02%2F24%2F%25EC%25B9%25A8%25EC%25A0%2595%25EB%25B9%2584%25EC%2597%25BC.jpg&type=b400" alt="" class="se-oglink-image" onerror="this.onerror=null; this.src='https://ssl.pstatic.net/static/blog/img/og_default_v2.png'"> </span> <span class="se-oglink-info-area"> <strong class="se-oglink-title">Chronic Rhinitis: Korean Medicine Clinic's Acu-rhinitis Treatment to Boost Nasal Immunity</strong> <span class="se-oglink-summary">Persistent nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing... For chronic rhinitis, Chinjeong Rhinitis treatment at a Korean medicine clinic!</span> <span class="se-oglink-url">blog.naver.com</span> </span> </a> </div> </a>
Frequent Burping and Flatulence? Stop Being Embarrassed! | Incheon Burping Flatulence
Have you ever broken out in a cold sweat trying to hold back a burp in a quiet meeting room? How about that anxious feeling in an elevator, worried you might fart?<br/><br/>It's a situation pretty much everyone has experienced at some point, right? This symptom, where gas abnormally accumulates in the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, is referred to as '<strong style="color:#0034a7;">intestinal gas</strong>'.<br/><br/>If it recurs frequently, it can cause not only discomfort in daily life but also difficulties in social life. In this post, we will explore the common causes of intestinal gas and methods to reduce it.
I cut out flour (gluten)... why am I still having digestive issues? | Gluten-Free
With great resolve, I cut out my beloved bread and noodles. Hearing that 'gluten-free' was beneficial, I firmly believed I would finally be freed from my dreadful abdominal pain. But even after several weeks, aren't you still experiencing the same gas and bloating in your stomach?...
Chronic Pain in My Body, 'Damjeok-byeong' Could Be the Real Cause | Damjeok-byeong Self-Diagnosis
Unexplained full-body pain accompanied by indigestion, like this. Could this possibly be your story?...
Causes of Refractory Reflux Esophagitis Unresponsive to Acid Suppressants (Association with SIBO) | Incheon Digestive Diseases
Hello. I am Korean medicine doctor Choi Yeon-seung, who has been finding and fundamentally treating the causes of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease that has not been resolved with acid suppressants for 15 years, from the perspectives of 'small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)' and 'gastric acid reflux'....
Fighting Daily Bathroom Battles? Your Ultimate Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Incheon IBS
Are you perhaps spending your days feeling anxious due to this 'gut war'? You finally got up the courage to undergo a colonoscopy, and yet the test results came back 'normal'...
Chest Pain, Dry Cough, Globus Sensation… Everything About Reflux Esophagitis (From Symptoms to Management)
Are you perhaps struggling for a long time with these frustrating symptoms, moving from one hospital to another?<p></p>
Chronic Tenesmus: 'Intestinal Inertia' and 'Methane SIBO' Could Be the Real Causes | Incheon Tenesmus
Do you experience that bothersome feeling, like something's still there even after you've clearly gone to the restroom? Are you preoccupied with your lower abdomen all day, tormented by an unidentifiable discomfort, all because of that feeling of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus) that just won't clear completely? Many people often dismiss this, thinking it's different from 'constipation' and simply telling themselves, 'I guess this is just how my bowels are normally'...
When You Keep Getting Colds and Digestion Isn't Good Either | Incheon Low Immunity Frequent Colds
Hello, this is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic....
Chronic Epigastric Pain and Discomfort, Why You Should Check the 'Small Intestine' Instead of the Stomach (SIBO Correlation) | Incheon Epigastric Pain
Could this be a long-standing concern of yours? You may have undergone gastroscopies several times because of this unpleasant feeling that worsens especially after meals and inevitably occurs whenever you are stressed. However, the results were always only 'nervous' or 'mild gastritis.' Even after taking prescribed gastrointestinal medication, the relief from the stuffiness was only temporary,...
Why Do I Get Heartburn Every Morning? | Incheon Morning Heartburn
If you wake up from sleep, it may not solely be due to stomach acid....