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Metabolic Syndrome

#Metabolic syndrome, #Insulin resistance, #Abdominal obesity, #Visceral fat, #High blood sugar, #High blood pressure, #Dyslipidemia, #Triglycerides, #HDL cholesterol, #Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease

Metabolic syndrome refers to having at least 3 of the following conditions together: high blood sugar, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and abdominal obesity. Having metabolic syndrome raises the risk of serious conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It can be effectively prevented and managed through early detection and lifestyle changes, so please check your own status through regular health checkups and evaluation by a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Multiple Myeloma

#multiple myeloma, #blood cancer, #plasma cell, #fracture, #vertebral fracture, #bone pain, #kidney failure, #monoclonal antibody, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #nausea, #feeling about to vomit, #vomiting, #unable to pass stool, #difficulty having a bowel movement, #hard stools

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer in which cancer develops in plasma cells (the cells that make antibodies). It mainly occurs in older adults. Anemia, kidney failure, bone pain, and repeated fractures are characteristic symptoms. If you develop bone pain, repeated fractures of unknown cause, or anemia, please consult a hematology-oncology specialist.

2026-06-26

Obesity

#obesity, #body mass index, #BMI, #abdominal obesity, #severe obesity, #anti-obesity medication, #liraglutide, #bariatric (metabolic) surgery, #fatty liver, #metabolic syndrome

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat accumulates, and it can cause various complications, such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and arthritis. Under Asia-Pacific criteria, obesity is diagnosed when body mass index (BMI) is 25 kg/m² or higher, and, like high blood pressure and diabetes, it is a condition that needs lifelong management. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.

2026-06-26

Pancreatic Cancer

#pancreatic cancer, #chemotherapy, #abdominal CT, #jaundice, #chronic pancreatitis

Pancreatic cancer is cancer that develops in the pancreas, an organ located deep within the body. Because it produces few early symptoms, it is often found at a later stage. Please do not attempt to self-diagnose using an online encyclopedia; if you notice any concerning symptoms, be sure to see a gastroenterology or hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery specialist.

2026-06-26

Peripheral Vascular Disease (Leg Vascular Disorders)

#peripheral arterial disease, #deep vein thrombosis, #varicose veins, #atherosclerosis, #edema, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet

Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the blood vessels in the legs, far from the heart, become narrowed or blocked by blood clots (thrombi), and it can be a medical emergency. In serious cases, tissue in the leg can die and amputation may be necessary, so if your leg is severely swollen and painful, please consult a cardiology or vascular specialist immediately.

2026-06-26

Pneumonia in Older Adults

#pneumonia, #pneumonia in older adults, #pneumococcus, #flu, #aspiration pneumonia, #vaccination, #immunity, #respiratory tract, #chest ache, #chest pain, #chest tightness, #feeling of stuffiness in the chest, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #feeling cold and shivering, #cold sensation, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop, #hand tremor, #body tremor

Pneumonia in older adults generally refers to pneumonia that occurs at age 65 or older. Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. More than 50% of people with pneumonia and more than 90% of people who die of pneumonia are aged 65 or older. In older adults, symptoms are often not obvious, so diagnosis is easily delayed. If you have suspected symptoms, please consult a pulmonology and allergy specialist immediately.

2026-06-26

Presbyopia

#presbyopia, #lens, #reading glasses, #accommodation, #near vision, #multifocal lenses, #presbyopia surgery, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head

Presbyopia is a condition in which the lens inside the eye loses elasticity with age, making it hard to see things up close. It is a natural part of aging that begins to appear in the early to mid 40s. If you have troublesome symptoms, please consult an ophthalmology specialist.

2026-06-26

Prostate Cancer

#prostate cancer, #PSA, #prostate-specific antigen, #robotic surgery, #radiation therapy, #prostate biopsy, #family history, #androgen deprivation therapy, #early screening

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages, so it is frequently discovered only after it has progressed significantly. Early detection is possible through the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, and when found early, surgery or radiation therapy can offer a favorable outlook. Regular screening is important for men age 45 and older, especially those with a family history.

2026-06-26

Prostatitis

#prostatitis, #acute prostatitis, #chronic prostatitis, #chronic pelvic pain, #bacterial prostatitis, #painful urination, #pelvic pain, #antibiotics, #prostate, #fever, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #chills, #feeling cold and shivering, #pain when urinating, #burning urination, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine, #hand tremor, #body tremor

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, and about 10% to 12% of all men experience symptoms of it at some point. It is the most common prostate condition in men under age 50. Because treatment differs depending on the type, an accurate diagnosis is important. If you have symptoms, please consult a urologist.

2026-06-26

Radiation Therapy

#radiation therapy, #anticancer therapy, #cancer treatment, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue, #dry cough, #frequent mild cough, #persistent cough, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which stops their growth and ultimately destroys them. Some normal cells are also damaged, but they usually recover more quickly than cancer cells and may return to normal function after treatment ends.

2026-07-13

Recommended Types of Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise

#anticancer therapy, #cancer surgery, #cancer treatment, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #feeling anxious, #restlessness, #unexplained worry

2026-07-14

Retinal Artery Occlusion

#retinal artery occlusion, #retina, #decreased vision, #eye stroke, #central retinal artery occlusion, #high blood pressure, #diabetes, #blurry vision, #difficulty seeing, #hazy vision

Retinal artery occlusion is a condition in which the artery that supplies blood to the retina is suddenly blocked. Like a stroke, in which a blood vessel in the brain is blocked, it damages the nerve cells involved in vision, and it is sometimes called an 'eye stroke.' If sudden vision loss occurs, seek immediate medical attention at an emergency room or ophthalmology department.

2026-06-26

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Shoulder

#rheumatoid, #shoulder arthritis, #shoulder pain, #rotator cuff, #joint replacement

Rheumatoid arthritis of the shoulder is a disease that weakens the tendons surrounding the shoulder joint and damages the bone. If left untreated, the bone can be severely damaged and even surgery may become difficult, so please consult an orthopedic specialist and continue regular management.

2026-06-26

Robotic Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

#robotic surgery, #laparoscopic surgery, #hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, #liver donation, #minimally invasive surgery, #living donor liver transplantation, #surgical scar, #open surgery, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue

Robotic surgery is a method in which the surgeon sits at a console (control device) and operates by controlling robotic arms. Using 10x magnified three-dimensional (3D) images and freely moving robotic arms, it can allow more precise manipulation than laparoscopic surgery. It is also used for liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery, and for liver donation surgery. Whether robotic surgery is suitable, and which method is used, depends on each patient's condition, so please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Rotator Cuff Tear

#rotator cuff tear, #impingement syndrome, #shoulder pain, #supraspinatus tendon, #acromion, #shoulder surgery, #tendon rupture

A rotator cuff tear is a condition in which the rotator cuff — the four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder — is torn. It is often confused with frozen shoulder, so accurate diagnosis and treatment are important. If shoulder pain persists, please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26