[Menopausal Anxiety] If You’re Experiencing Palpitations and Anxiety During Menopause, Here’s What to Check

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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

[Residual Urine Sensation] If you don’t feel completely relieved after urinating, you should consider both residual urine sensation and bladder sensitivity.

• Ulsan When consulting about a sensation of residual urine, it is important to distinguish whether the patient is actually unable to fully empty their bladder or whether they repeatedly experience a sensation of residual urine even though test results show minimal residual urine.
• A sensation of incomplete bladder emptying may occur alongside cystitis, overactive bladder, urethral irritation, pelvic floor tension, constipation, menopausal mucosal changes, and stress.
• By compiling the results of the urinalysis, the voiding diary, and information on whether you experience frequent urination, urinary urgency, or pain, we can examine the underlying cause in greater detail.

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

[Post-Sex Cystitis] If you experience a burning sensation when urinating after sex and suffer from recurring cystitis,

• Ulsan When consulting about post-coital cystitis, the first thing to determine is whether all cases of burning sensation after intercourse are caused by bacterial cystitis.
• It is important to determine whether you experience recurring urinary pain, frequent urination, or urinary urgency; whether an infection has been confirmed through urine tests or culture results; whether you also have vaginitis, vaginal dryness, or pelvic pain; and whether symptoms persist even after taking antibiotics.
• If you experience a burning sensation or frequent urge to urinate after sexual intercourse, most people immediately think of a urinary tract infection.

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

[Bladder and Urinary Disorders] If Your Urinalysis Is Normal but You Experience Recurring Bladder Pain, Check for Interstitial Cystitis

• Ulsan The key to consulting on interstitial cystitis is to recognize the recurring pattern of bladder pain, frequent urination, urinary urgency, and lower abdominal discomfort—even if no bacteria are detected in a urine test.
• It’s even more frustrating when you’re experiencing pain similar to a bladder infection but are told that your urine test shows “no signs of inflammation.”
• If you find yourself going to the bathroom frequently, don’t feel relieved even after urinating, or experience a heavy, aching pain in your lower abdomen and bladder area—yet your test results consistently come back normal—you may want to consider the possibility of interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome.

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