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Nutritional Management by Stage After Ileostomy (1–3 Months After Surgery)

#intestinal stoma, #ileostomy, #bowel surgery, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements

The period from 1 to 3 months after surgery is a time when the bowel is swollen and very sensitive. Severe diarrhea may occur, and the bowel needs rest.

2026-08-19

Nutritional Management by Stage After Ileostomy (4–12 Months After Surgery)

#ileostomy, #intestinal stoma, #bowel surgery, #colorectal cancer, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements

The condition of the bowel and the degree of recovery differ depending on the time since ileostomy surgery. The period from 4 to 12 months after surgery is an important time during which the bowel gradually recovers and adapts.

2026-08-19

Nutritional Management by Stage After Ileostomy (More Than 12 Months After Surgery)

#ileostomy, #intestinal stoma, #colorectal cancer, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements

As time passes after ileostomy surgery, the condition of the bowel and the degree of recovery change, and systematic dietary management suited to each stage is needed. [1–3 months after surgery]: The bowel is swollen and very sensitive [4–12 months after surgery]: Bowel recovery begins [More than 12 months after surgery]: Bowel recovery reaches its maximum, and adequate food intake may be possible [Characteristics of the period more than 12 months after surgery]: This is the period in which bowel recovery reaches its maximum. Overall digestive function improves, and adequate food intake may become possible.

2026-08-19

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

Obesity Treatment in Adults

#obesity treatment, #diet therapy, #exercise therapy, #food diary, #calories, #protein, #appetite suppressants, #anti-obesity medication, #weight loss, #yo-yo effect, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason

Obesity is a chronic disease caused by multiple factors, including an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, genetics, environment, and lifestyle habits. Like high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus, it needs ongoing management through education, counseling, diet, exercise, and drug therapy. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.

2026-06-26

Orthostatic Hypotension

#orthostatic hypotension, #dizziness, #syncope, #autonomic nervous system, #blood pressure, #lightheadedness, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #feeling dizzy, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #feeling faint, #collapsing, #loss of consciousness, #passing out, #fainting, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #feeling tired all the time

Orthostatic hypotension is a condition in which blood pressure drops sharply when a person suddenly stands up from sitting or lying down, causing dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms. It can also occur in people with high blood pressure. Some studies link it to an increased risk of dementia, so if symptoms recur, please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Osteoporosis

#osteoporosis, #bone density, #compression fracture, #menopause, #calcium, #vitamin D, #bisphosphonates, #fall prevention, #vertebral fracture, #femoral fracture, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weaker and can break easily even from a minor impact. There are often no symptoms, and it is frequently discovered only after a fracture occurs. The risk is higher in postmenopausal women and older adults, so regular bone density testing and preventive lifestyle habits are important. Please be sure to discuss treatment options with a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Panic Disorder

#panic disorder, #panic attack, #anticipatory anxiety, #anxiety disorder, #palpitations, #cognitive behavioral therapy, #SSRI, #mental health, #chest ache, #chest pain, #chest tightness, #stuffy feeling in the chest, #body shaking, #feeling cold and shivering, #chills, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg, #hand tremor, #body tremor, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason

Panic disorder is a mental illness characterized by sudden, recurrent, intense attacks of anxiety (panic attacks), in which a person feels a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, and a fear of dying even though there is no real danger. Repeated attacks are often accompanied by constant worry about having another attack (anticipatory anxiety), which can greatly reduce quality of life. Symptoms can be managed with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, and if you suspect panic disorder, please consult a psychiatrist.

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

Preconception Care (Planning a Pregnancy)

#planned pregnancy, #preconception testing, #folic acid, #vaccination, #pregnancy preparation, #couples, #prenatal care

Preparing before pregnancy is important for a healthy pregnancy and birth. It is recommended to consult an OB/GYN specialist and to have the necessary tests and vaccinations starting 6 months before pregnancy. Planning a pregnancy can help protect the health of both the mother and the baby.

2026-06-26

Schizophrenia

#schizophrenia, #delusions, #auditory hallucinations, #hallucinations, #negative symptoms, #antipsychotic medication, #mental health, #constipation, #difficulty passing stool, #hard stool, #hand tremor, #body tremor, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness in which the ability to distinguish reality from one's own thoughts and perceptions is impaired. In Korean, the disorder was previously called jeongsinbunyeolbyeong (literally, "split-mind disease") but was renamed johyeonbyeong in 2011; the new term means "tuning the strings," reflecting the idea that mental confusion arises when the brain's neural signaling is not properly tuned. With appropriate treatment and management, people with schizophrenia can maintain daily functioning.

2026-06-26

Seasonal Affective Disorder (Seasonal Depression)

#seasonal affective disorder, #depression, #major depressive disorder, #fall depression, #winter depression, #amount of sunlight, #circadian rhythm, #mood disorder, #lack of energy, #fatigue, #feeling tired all the time

Seasonal depression is a condition in which depression appears repeatedly and is closely tied to a particular season, such as fall or winter. The accurate diagnostic name is "major depressive disorder, with seasonal pattern." Changes in the amount of sunlight and disruption of the body's circadian rhythm are presumed to be among the causes. If low mood is serious enough to interfere with daily life, please consult a psychiatrist.

2026-06-26

Secondary Amenorrhea

#amenorrhea, #secondary amenorrhea, #polycystic ovary syndrome, #premature ovarian insufficiency, #irregular periods, #hormone testing, #gynecology, #irregular menstrual cycle, #missed period, #late period

Secondary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation for three months or longer in a woman who previously had normal menstrual cycles. It has various causes, and if left unaddressed for a long time, it can affect overall health. Because treatment differs depending on the cause, evaluation by a medical specialist is needed.

2026-06-26

Shoulder Pain

#shoulder pain, #rotator cuff tear, #frozen shoulder, #adhesive capsulitis, #calcific tendinitis, #cervical radiculopathy, #glenohumeral arthritis, #arthroscopic surgery

The main causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), calcific tendinitis, and cervical radiculopathy. Because treatment differs depending on the cause, an accurate diagnosis is important. If shoulder pain persists, please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Situations Requiring an Emergency Room Visit During Chemotherapy

#anticancer therapy, #chemotherapy, #emergency, #abdominal pain, #stomachache, #bellyache, #pain inside the abdomen, #headache, #severe splitting headache, #migraine, #pain in the back of the head, #fever, #feeling feverish, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #shivering with cold, #chills, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements, #blood on stool, #bloody stool, #bright red stool, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body, #hand tremor

Typical situations during chemotherapy that require an emergency room visit are listed below. Other emergency situations may also occur, so do not judge on your own based on the information below; please be sure to consult a medical specialist.

2026-07-13