[Vaginal Discharge] Abundant, watery vaginal discharge: You need to distinguish whether it’s a sign of vaginitis or a signal from your body

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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

A Leaking Sensation Before Reaching the Restroom: Urge Incontinence and Bladder Sensitivity Must Be Considered Together

• Ulsan Urge incontinence is a condition characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate and repeated episodes of urine leakage before reaching the restroom.
• “When I suddenly feel the urge to urinate, it’s hard to hold it in, and I end up leaking right at my front door or in front of the bathroom door.” Ulsan This is a common statement we hear during consultations for urge incontinence.
• Unlike stress urinary incontinence, which occurs when laughing or coughing, urge urinary incontinence is characterized by “urge,” a sudden, intense urge to urinate.

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

[Urge Incontinence] If You Suddenly Find It Difficult to Hold Your Urine, Check for Urge Incontinence and an Overactive Bladder

• Unlike stress urinary incontinence, which occurs when coughing, urge urinary incontinence is characterized by frequent urination and leakage caused by an overactive bladder.
• Treatment is planned to reduce bladder irritation and simultaneously stabilize the pelvic floor, the autonomic nervous system, and sleep patterns.
• “When I suddenly feel the urge to urinate, I can’t hold it in.” “The moment I arrive home and open the front door, I leak.” Urge incontinence causes embarrassing situations like these to recur repeatedly in daily life.

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