Ulsan During pediatric growth consultations, rather than simply comparing a child’s current height, we first review their growth rate over the past 6 to 12 months using growth charts.
When a child appears to be shorter than their peers, parents naturally become anxious.
However, assessing growth involves looking at the progression of the growth curve over time, rather than just a single height measurement on a given day.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
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
When removing epidermal pigmentation, the laser precisely targets the pigment to eliminate melanin.
After the procedure, the scab that forms is a natural part of the skin’s regenerative process, during which it protects itself and promotes the growth of new skin.
How you manage this period will determine the effectiveness of pigment removal and whether scars or discoloration occur.
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
Many people are troubled by the patchy marks on their faces that stand out particularly whenever they look in the mirror.
In fact, when you take a close look at the skin, you’ll find a much wider variety of pigments than patients might expect, each present for its own distinct reason.
Skin pigmentation cannot be removed in the same way simply by looking at its outward appearance.
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
Freckles are a pigmentary disorder in which melanin pigment is located shallowly in the epidermis, making them highly responsive to laser removal.
This varies depending on the approximately 2–3-week regeneration period during which the scab falls off and new skin forms after the procedure.
If you neglect post-treatment care, your attempt to remove faint freckles can easily result in a more difficult problem: patchy post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
Ulsan When consulting about neck and shoulder pain or chronic fatigue, it is important not to repeatedly focus solely on relieving the painful areas while postponing an assessment of the underlying cause.
When you repeatedly experience days with a stiff neck and heavy shoulders, it’s easy to brush it off by thinking, “It must be because of my poor posture.”
However, if the pain persists for more than a few weeks and fatigue does not subside even with rest, it is important to determine whether it is simply a temporary muscle knot or a condition that requires further evaluation.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
We’ve all had that experience at least once—looking in the mirror and sighing at the dark brown spots that seem to appear especially on our cheeks and the tip of our nose after being exposed to warm spring sunshine or the intense summer sun.
Although it’s often considered a “natural charm,” it can also make your overall skin tone look dull and uneven, which can be a major source of stress.
Let’s explore everything from the causes of freckles to removal methods and smart skincare tips to prevent them from coming back.
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
Ulsan When consulting about functional dyspepsia or postprandial discomfort, the first thing to do is not to dismiss the discomfort lightly just because “the test results were normal.”
We need to assess whether you feel bloated even after eating only a small amount, whether you experience upper abdominal pain, heartburn, or nausea after meals, whether there are any warning signs such as weight changes, black stools, or difficulty swallowing, and what your current medications, sleep patterns, stress levels, and eating habits are like.
It can be especially frustrating when you feel full after eating only a small amount of food, experience a tight sensation or nausea in your upper abdomen after meals, and burp frequently—only to be told by doctors that medical tests show no significant abnormalities.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan During a consultation regarding male infertility and sperm motility, it is not possible to determine the likelihood of pregnancy based on the results of a single semen analysis.
In addition to sperm count, motility, and morphology, it is important to consider the period of abstinence prior to the test, as well as factors such as fever, alcohol consumption, sleep patterns, medication use, the timing of the test, the female partner’s ovulation and fallopian tube condition, and the duration of trying to conceive.
When the process of preparing for pregnancy takes a long time, it’s easy for the focus of medical examinations to be directed solely toward the woman.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan When preparing for pregnancy with endometriosis, it is important not to jump to conclusions about your chances of conceiving based solely on the severity of your pain or your diagnosis.
We need to review the location and extent of endometriosis, ovarian reserve, age, ovulation and semen analysis results, history of pain and surgery, and your current pregnancy plans.
After receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis, patients often have a series of questions, such as, “Will it be difficult to get pregnant?”, “Should I have surgery first?”, and “Should I take a break from trying to conceive during months when the pain is severe?”
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
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