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Holiday Health Care for People with Arthritis

#arthritis, #rheumatoid arthritis, #osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis), #morning stiffness, #air pressure, #arthralgia, #warm compress, #cold compress, #holiday health, #joint protection, #joint pain, #knee pain, #shoulder pain, #wrist pain, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet

During holidays, there are many activities that strain the joints, such as long-distance travel, long hours of cooking, and carrying heavy loads. In addition, arthritis symptoms can worsen in transitional seasons with large daily temperature swings and changes in air pressure. Avoid overexerting yourself with holiday work, and protect your joints with stretching, warm compresses, and appropriate exercise.

2026-06-26

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

#hypertension, #blood pressure, #blood pressure medication, #sodium, #arteriosclerosis, #antihypertensive drugs, #essential hypertension, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure, the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels when the heart pumps out blood, stays persistently high; it is classified as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher. Hypertension often causes no symptoms, so it is called the "silent killer." If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease, so evaluation by a medical specialist and steady management are needed.

2026-06-26

Hypertension and Diet Management

#hypertension, #blood pressure, #blood pressure medication, #sodium, #hyperlipidemia, #diabetes mellitus, #heart

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure stays persistently high. Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels when the heart pumps out blood. Hypertension often causes no symptoms, so it is also called the "silent killer." If left untreated, it can lead to complications in the heart, brain, and kidneys, so evaluation by a medical specialist and steady management are needed.

2026-06-26

Kawasaki Disease

#Kawasaki disease, #high fever in children, #vasculitis, #cardiac complications, #immunoglobulin

Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile vasculitis of unknown cause that occurs mainly in children. If treatment is delayed, cardiac complications can develop, so please be sure to consult a pediatrics specialist promptly for diagnosis and treatment.

2026-06-26

Kidney Transplantation

#kidney transplantation, #kidney transplant, #end-stage kidney failure, #immunosuppressants, #living-donor transplantation, #deceased-donor transplantation

Kidney transplantation is a surgery that transplants a healthy kidney into a patient with end-stage kidney failure, whose kidneys can no longer function properly. If the transplanted kidney functions normally, the patient may be freed from dialysis (a treatment that filters waste products from the blood using a machine), which can greatly improve quality of life. Ongoing care after surgery is very important, and please be sure to consult a medical specialist about anything related to transplantation.

2026-06-26

Liver Cancer: Key Questions

#liver cancer, #hepatocellular carcinoma, #cirrhosis, #hepatitis B, #hepatitis C, #hepatectomy, #liver transplantation, #Milan criteria, #ascites, #jaundice, #transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a malignant tumor that develops from the cells that make up the liver. Because there are almost no symptoms in the early stage, it is often found incidentally during health checkups. Regular checkups are especially important for people with chronic liver disease caused by hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or alcohol-related liver disease. The treatment method and prognosis differ depending on each patient's condition, so please consult a medical specialist before making any decisions.

2026-06-26

Liver Transplantation

#liver transplantation, #living donor liver transplantation, #deceased donor liver transplantation, #liver failure, #liver cirrhosis, #liver cancer, #rejection, #immunosuppressants, #Milan criteria, #MELD score, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop

Liver transplantation is an operation that replaces a liver that has lost its function with a healthy liver, and it is one of the treatment options for several serious liver diseases, such as liver failure caused by cirrhosis and liver cancer. Since it was first performed in Korea in 1988, advances in technology and medication have led to more than 1,500 transplants a year at present, and the overall surgical success rate is reported to be about 90 to 95%. Liver transplantation is an important decision for both the recipient and the donor, so please discuss it thoroughly with your treating physician before making a decision.

2026-06-26

Low Back Pain

#Low back pain, #Back pain, #Sprain, #Muscle, #Ligament, #Winter back pain, #Stretching, #Aching lower back, #Lower back pain, #Throwing out your back, #Having a fever, #Body feels hot, #High fever, #Low-grade fever, #Numbness in hands and feet, #Arm numbness, #Tingling in the leg, #Weakness in arms or legs, #One-sided weakness

Low back pain is pain in the lower back, and it is common enough that about 80% of adults experience it at least once in their lifetime. Most cases improve with adequate rest and medication, but if it is accompanied by leg numbness or weakness, please see a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (Peripheral Arterial Disease)

#lower extremity arterial disease, #peripheral arterial disease, #peripheral vascular disease, #leg pain, #atherosclerosis, #limb ischemia, #diabetic foot, #numbness in the hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling in the legs

Lower extremity arterial disease occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the legs become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow and causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, and delayed wound healing. Delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, so please be sure to consult a medical specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms in your legs.

2026-06-26

Lower Extremity Reconstruction

#lower extremity reconstruction, #flap surgery, #skin grafting, #microsurgery, #amputation

Lower extremity reconstruction is surgery that restores a severely injured leg — damaged by trauma or disease — without amputation. Evaluation by a plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist is essential to determine whether the leg can be saved.

2026-06-26

Macular Degeneration

#macular degeneration, #macula, #retina, #decreased vision, #eye injection, #dry macular degeneration, #wet macular degeneration, #lutein, #blurry vision, #difficulty seeing, #hazy vision

Macular degeneration is a condition in which the macula — the central part of the retina — is damaged, leading to decreased vision. In severe cases it can lead to blindness, but early detection and consistent treatment can help slow its progression. If you are 50 or older, please have regular retinal examinations.

2026-06-26

Microsurgical Reconstruction (Free Flap and Perforator Flap Surgery)

#microsurgical reconstruction, #free flap, #perforator flap, #lower limb reconstruction, #head and neck reconstruction, #microvascular surgery

Microsurgical reconstruction is surgery in which tissue taken from another part of the patient's own body is transplanted to repair a large defect in the skin or tissue caused by conditions such as trauma, cancer, or diabetes. It is a highly complex operation in which blood vessels 1–2 mm in diameter are connected under a microscope, and it is used for legs at risk of amputation and for repairing defects after head and neck cancer surgery.

2026-06-26

Moyamoya Disease

#Moyamoya disease, #cerebrovascular, #cerebral infarction, #cerebral hemorrhage, #transient ischemic attack, #revascularization surgery, #pediatric stroke, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body

Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disease in which the major blood vessels leading to the brain gradually become blocked and abnormal blood vessels form. It often presents as cerebral infarction in children and as cerebral hemorrhage in adults. Whether symptoms are present or the condition is found incidentally, please consult a neurosurgery specialist.

2026-06-26

Novalis Radiosurgery

#Novalis, #radiosurgery, #brain tumor, #cerebral arteriovenous malformation, #brain surgery, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body

Novalis radiosurgery is a method that precisely treats brain tumors and cerebral vascular malformations without opening the skull. Because the safest treatment differs for each patient, be sure to consult a neurosurgeon thoroughly.

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