[Irritable Bowel Syndrome] If you experience recurring abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation, you should have both irritable bowel syndrome and your autonomic nervous system evaluated.

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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

[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

[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

[Gastroenterology] If you’ve lost your appetite and lost weight, you need to identify the cause and work on restoring your digestion at the same time

• In particular, if you are losing weight unintentionally or your food intake continues to decrease, it is better to identify the cause and develop a recovery plan together rather than simply dismissing it as a general decline in health.
• A loss of appetite can happen to anyone.
• During periods of a busy schedule, lack of sleep, feeling under the weather after a cold, or high stress, you may lose your appetite for a few days before it naturally returns.

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