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Restless Legs Syndrome, Uncomfortable Leg Sensations
Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Before we knew it, it's already winter, with cold air filling the air. Today, at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we'd like to tell you about <b>the importance of winter immunity management</b> and <b>Korean herbal medicine good for immunity</b>.<br> <br> During winter, as temperatures drop and the air becomes dry, our body's immune system easily weakens. When immunity weakens, it not only increases the risk of exposure to respiratory illnesses like colds and flu but also to various other diseases. In particular, this year, a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 simultaneously circulating is anticipated, making even more thorough immunity management necessary. Immunity management goes beyond simply preventing diseases; it is an essential factor for spending a healthy winter.
Cholinergic Urticaria, Constitutional Improvement Needed
Hello. This is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. Today's post is about `<b>`plantar fasciitis`</b>` treatment. If you suddenly experience pain in the sole of your foot, especially if it's severe `<b>`when taking your first steps in the morning`</b>`, you might suspect plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the plantar fascia, which surrounds the muscles of the sole of the foot, causing pain. When the sole of the foot is subjected to repetitive pressure or stress, micro-tears occur in the plantar fascia, and if these tears do not heal and persist, they cause inflammation. `<b>`Key causes`</b>` include `<b>`excessive exercise, occupations requiring prolonged standing, poor gait habits, obesity, flat feet, and wearing high heels`</b>`. If plantar fasciitis is left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain or cause other foot conditions, so early diagnosis and treatment are important. At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we provide treatments for plantar fasciitis such as `<b>`acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and moxibustion`</b>`. We establish personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's symptoms and causes to reduce pain and prevent recurrence. If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, please visit Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for a consultation.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Persistent Urinary Problems Even After Prostatic Urethral Lift
안녕하세요. 백록담한의원 입니다. <br /> <br /> Many people who visit our Korean Medicine Clinic have no abnormal findings on their health check-ups, <br /> but often come due to unknown discomforts or illnesses. <br /> <br /> For example, they might frequently feel dizzy and have a dull headache, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">even though brain MRI or MRA show no abnormalities,</span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">or frequently experience heartburn and indigestion,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">while endoscopy reveals no inflammation and looks clean.</span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">There are many such illnesses whose causes cannot be identified by modern medical tests.</span> <br /> <br /> Many people who visit our clinic <br /> also often come due to these various symptoms. <br /> <br /> <br /> However, from a Korean medicine perspective, even these illnesses have their own distinct causes. <br /> These are precisely what we call <b>functional disorders</b>. <br /> <br /> Functional disorders are conditions where, despite blood tests, MRI, endoscopy, etc., <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">showing no measurable problems,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>the body's functions have declined, leading to illness.</b></span> <br /> <br /> Because there are no problems in terms of measurable data, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">modern medical treatments are often difficult or unsatisfactory.</span> <br /> <br /> However, in Korean medicine, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">by analyzing the causes and progression of functional disorders,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">we help normalize bodily functions and treat the illness through appropriate therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine.</span> <br /> <br /> <br /> At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, in this way, <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">we treat various functional disorders with unknown causes</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">from a Korean medicine perspective,</span> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">helping patients regain their health.</span> <br /> <br /> <br /> We listen attentively to the symptoms of all patients who visit us <br /> and will treat them with utmost sincerity.
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쉼의 시간, 회복의 공간 <b>Baekrokdam白鹿潭</b>입니다.<br> 환자분들의 빠른 회복을 위해 저희 <b>Baekrokdam</b> 의료진은 한마음 한뜻으로 최선을 다하고 있습니다.<br> <br> 특히 <b>Baekrokdam</b>은 정형외과적인 문제(척추, 관절)뿐만 아니라<br> 다양한 내과, 신경외과, 마취통증의학과, 영상의학과 등 풍부한 임상경험을 가진<br> 각 분야의 전문 의료진이 포진해 있어 환자분들의 빠른 회복에 도움을 드리고 있습니다.<br> <br> <b>Post-operative Management</b><br> Post-operative pain is most severe immediately after surgery and gradually subsides over time. If adequate pain management is not implemented during this period, it can leave lasting after-effects and progress to chronic pain.<br> <br> At <b>Baekrokdam</b>, <b>considering each patient's individual condition</b>, we <b>prevent various complications that may arise after surgery</b> and <b>provide integrated pain treatment to facilitate rapid recovery</b>.<br> <br> Manual therapy, physical therapy, exercise therapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc.,<br> We offer various non-surgical treatment methods,<br> We will continuously research and strive <b>so that patients can recover their lost health and return to a healthy daily life</b>.