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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

[Gastrointestinal] If you experience a feeling of fullness in the epigastric region accompanied by palpitations, you should have both phlegm-dampness syndrome and the autonomic nervous system evaluated.

• Ulsan During a consultation for “damjeok” syndrome, it is important to look beyond just indigestion—such as a tight or bloated sensation in the epigastric region—and check for accompanying symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
• When gastrointestinal motility decreases and stress persists for a long time, it can lead to a feeling of fullness accompanied by symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system.
• Even if test results show no major abnormalities, if symptoms recur, it is advisable to review your eating habits, stress levels, sleep patterns, bowel movements, and chest discomfort to assess both “damjeok” and the balance of the autonomic nervous system.

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

[Orthostatic Dizziness] If You Feel Lightheaded When Standing Up, Check for Orthostatic Dizziness First

• Ulsan When consulting about orthostatic dizziness, the first step is to avoid automatically attributing all symptoms—such as temporary loss of vision upon standing—to autonomic nervous system issues.
• Various causes—such as changes in blood pressure, dehydration, anemia, heart rhythm abnormalities, medications, ear disorders, and hypoglycemia—must be identified; however, if the patient experiences fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, paralysis on one side of the body, or slurred speech, an emergency evaluation is the top priority.
• It is common to experience a momentary dizziness and blurred vision when standing up after lying down or sitting.

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