[Digestive System] Check for post-meal heaviness, abdominal bloating, and gastrointestinal motility

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[Digestive System] If You Experience Recurring Nausea and Gagging, Check Your Autonomic Nervous System as Well

• Repeated feelings of nausea and retching do not necessarily indicate an autonomic nervous system disorder.
• Causes vary widely and may include gastroenteritis, reflux esophagitis, medication side effects, migraines, pregnancy, and ear disorders. If you experience weight loss, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, or new neurological symptoms, prompt medical evaluation is essential.
• Some people experience an upset stomach when they wake up in the morning, feel the urge to retch before important events, and postpone meals because even a small amount of food makes them feel nauseous.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Bladder and Urinary Disorders] Overactive Bladder in Ulsan: Why Should You Seek Treatment for Urge Incontinence When It’s Hard to Hold It In?

• If you find it difficult to hold your urine or experience slight, involuntary leakage, you should get checked out.
• When you’re tired or under stress, your autonomic nervous system can become disrupted, potentially making the symptoms worse, so you should be cautious.
• By combining traditional Korean medicine treatments with lifestyle management, you can normalize your urination habits, so we recommend visiting us as soon as possible.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Endometrial Adhesions] If Your Menstrual Flow Has Decreased and You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant, Here’s What to Check First

• Endometrial adhesions refer to a condition in which the inner walls of the uterus stick together, which can affect the shape of the uterine cavity or the flow of menstrual blood.
• If your menstrual flow has noticeably decreased or stopped following a D&C after a miscarriage, uterine surgery, or an intrauterine infection, or if you are experiencing recurrent miscarriages or difficulty conceiving, you should consult an OB/GYN to determine whether an evaluation of the uterine cavity is necessary.
• It can be concerning if your menstrual flow decreases significantly compared to before after a miscarriage or childbirth, or if you experience lower abdominal pain around your expected period but have almost no bleeding.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Digestive System] Endoscopy Shows Normal Results, but a Severe Blockage in the Epigastric Region—Could the Cause Be “Dajeokbyeong,” a Condition Where the Stomach Harden?

• Ulsan Typical cases requiring consultation for “Damjeok” include situations where, despite being told that an endoscopy showed normal results, patients experience persistent tightness in the epigastric region, bloating even after eating only a small amount, and recurring discomfort such as belching, nausea, and a sensation of chest tightness.
• Ulsan The term “damjeokbyeong” is frequently used during consultations at Korean medicine clinic to describe a sensation of tightness in the epigastric region, a vague feeling of bloating that is difficult to pinpoint, and symptoms that are mild in the morning on an empty stomach but worsen after eating.
• Even if a condition cannot be neatly categorized under a single, precise diagnosis in modern medicine, it is still very meaningful to examine recurring patterns in one’s daily life.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Functional Dyspepsia] If You Feel Bloated Even After Eating Just a Little, Check for Postprandial Discomfort First

• Ulsan When consulting about functional dyspepsia or postprandial discomfort, the first thing to do is not to dismiss the discomfort lightly just because “the test results were normal.”
• We need to assess whether you feel bloated even after eating only a small amount, whether you experience upper abdominal pain, heartburn, or nausea after meals, whether there are any warning signs such as weight changes, black stools, or difficulty swallowing, and what your current medications, sleep patterns, stress levels, and eating habits are like.
• It can be especially frustrating when you feel full after eating only a small amount of food, experience a tight sensation or nausea in your upper abdomen after meals, and burp frequently—only to be told by doctors that medical tests show no significant abnormalities.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Gastrointestinal] If you frequently experience abdominal pain and alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation, check for irritable bowel syndrome

• Ulsan Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterized by recurring abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and a sensation of incomplete bowel movement, even when medical tests show no significant abnormalities.
• It is not just inflammation of the intestine itself; bowel motility, intestinal sensitivity, stress responses, and sleep and eating patterns may all play a role.
• Ulsan The most important thing when consulting about irritable bowel syndrome is not to look at any single symptom in isolation.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan