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[HPV Positive] HPV Positive Finding, What to Check First in Cervical Screening

  • An HPV-positive result does not mean you have cervical cancer.
  • However, you need to confirm with an OB-GYN which HPV type was detected, whether Pap smear (cervical cytology) results were accompanied, and when a follow-up test is needed compared to previous results.
  • When seeing the phrase 'High-risk HPV positive' on a health screening report, many people feel great anxiety.
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[Miscarriage/Postpartum Recovery] Here are the things to check when looking for how to navigate the pregnancy preparation process after a miscarriage in Ulsan.

  • Even if it is in the early stage, it is difficult to be relieved.
  • Internal damage may occur, or implantation difficulties due to adhesions around the uterus may appear, and it is also common to see individuals experiencing sequelae.
  • Therefore, it is recommended to take care of your body for at least two months. Since assistance with pregnancy preparation can be provided after that, we advise visiting a clinic where your overall circumstances can be evaluated together.
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[Menopausal Joint Pain] If Your Fingers and Knees Keep Hurting, What to Check Along with Menopause

  • In consultations for menopausal joint pain in Ulsan, it is important not to attribute all pain symptoms in the fingers, knees, and shoulders solely to menopause.
  • After entering menopause, many people say, "My fingers feel stiff in the morning," "My knees ache more than before," or "My joints all over my body hurt more the day after a bad night's sleep."
  • Before and after menopause, some people experience muscle and joint discomfort in addition to hot flashes, sleep disorders, and mood changes.
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[Back Pain] If Your Back Hurts and Your Legs Feel Numb, What to Check First

  • Back pain can occur for various reasons, ranging from muscle strain, disc and nerve irritation, and conditions around the spine, to internal medicine, urological, and gynecological issues.
  • In particular, when pain radiates to the buttocks and legs, or is accompanied by numbness, reduced sensation, or weakness, medical consultation is needed rather than dismissing it as simple fatigue.
  • It is common to experience a heavy sensation in the lower back on days spent sitting for long hours, or to find it difficult to straighten your back after cleaning, childcare, or working out.
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[Traffic Accident Aftereffects] If neck and lower back pain worsens a few days after the accident

  • After a traffic accident, neck, shoulder, and lower back pain, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue may become more pronounced the next day or a few days later than at first.
  • However, just because symptoms are felt later does not mean they can all be assumed to be mild muscle pain.
  • It is not uncommon for people to feel "I think I'm okay" at the time of the accident due to tension, only to experience a stiff neck after returning home, or a heavy ache in the lower back and trouble sleeping a few days later.
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[Irregular Periods] Ulsan Premenstrual Syndrome: Causes of premenstrual pain, finding the reasons for increased sensitivity and irritability

  • If you experience discomfort before or after menstruation, you should get an examination, as it affects not only the body but also the mind.
  • Therefore, we aim to help your recovery by examining aspects that may interfere with daily life.
  • Since this may not simply be a matter of the body becoming more sensitive but could indicate a hormonal imbalance, it is best to assess the individual’s lifestyle, constitution, and symptoms before determining a course of action.
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The “Golden Period” for Your Child’s Growth: Precise Predictive Testing Before the Growth Plates Close

  • Once the growth plates close after a certain stage of a child’s growth, it is difficult to reverse this process with any form of treatment.
  • In particular, thorough examinations and early treatment before the rapid growth spurt are the critical “golden period” that determines a person’s final adult height.
  • Tangjeong 365 Korean Medicine ClinicWe use safe, radiation-free ultrasound to precisely examine whether the growth plates in the wrists and knees are open or closed, as well as the thickness of the cartilage.
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car accident injury recovery The “Golden Hour”: Why Precise Diagnosis in the Early Stages of an Accident Is Critical

  • Even in minor fender-benders, the impact on the vehicle’s body is directly transmitted to the spine and joints, causing various aftereffects—such as neck and lower back pain, headaches, dizziness, and nausea—several days later.
  • Even if X-rays or MRIs show no fractures, the impact of the accident can cause microvascular ruptures and lead to blood stasis, where blood circulation becomes stagnant.
  • If this blood stasis is not treated in a timely manner, it can lead to chronic pain and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
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Overcoming Chronic Pain with Advanced Ultrasound Diagnostics and Precision-Guided pharmacopuncture

  • Whether it’s a rotator cuff tear, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, or degenerative knee arthritis, the key to treating chronic pain that is slow to heal lies in precise, targeted treatment of the affected area.
  • This is a state-of-the-art integrated traditional Korean medicine treatment that uses a musculoskeletal ultrasound device to directly visualize the sites of micro-injuries in ligaments, tendons, and nerves on a real-time monitor, while precisely injecting a high-concentration, pure herbal medicine extract (pharmacopuncture) with an accuracy of within 1 mm.
  • Why Are Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Necessary?

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