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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
#benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, #BPPV, #dizziness, #vertigo, #vestibular system, #semicircular canals, #canalith repositioning, #ear, #balance, #feeling dizzy, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #feeling faint, #nausea, #feeling like vomiting, #vomiting, #ringing in the ear, #tinnitus, #hearing loss, #difficulty hearing
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs when tiny particles called otoconia become dislodged from the balance organ of the inner ear (the vestibular system) and enter the semicircular canals. Otoconia are small crystals made of calcium carbonate, sometimes described as "ear stones." The main symptom is a spinning sensation that occurs with changes in head position. If you experience dizziness, please consult an ENT specialist.2026-06-26
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Blood Cancer
#blood cancer, #leukemia, #multiple myeloma, #platelets, #bone marrow, #anemia, #chemotherapy, #hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Blood cancer refers to cancer that arises in the bone marrow, the organ responsible for producing blood cells. The bone marrow makes three types of blood cells: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. When the bone marrow malfunctions, abnormalities in the number, shape, or function of these cells can cause a variety of symptoms. Frequent nosebleeds or easy bruising can occur, but these symptoms do not necessarily mean a person has blood cancer. If abnormal results appear on a blood test, please consult a hematology-oncology specialist.2026-06-26
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
#COPD, #chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, #airway obstruction, #smoking, #pulmonary function test, #bronchodilator, #smoking cessation, #emphysema, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (the passages through which air travels) gradually narrow, making breathing difficult. The leading cause is smoking. Airways that have narrowed are mostly not restored, so early detection and smoking cessation are especially important. If cough, sputum, or shortness of breath persists, please consult a pulmonology and allergy specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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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
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Osteoporosis in Patients with Asthma
#asthma, #osteoporosis, #steroids, #vertebral compression fracture, #bone density, #calcium, #vitamin D, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop
Long-term use of steroid medications used to treat severe or chronic asthma can lead to osteoporosis. When osteoporosis becomes severe, a vertebral compression fracture can occur even with minor impact, so caution is needed. Please have regular bone density testing and follow up with a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Reflux Esophagitis
#reflux esophagitis, #gastroesophageal reflux, #heartburn, #acid regurgitation, #lower esophageal sphincter, #reflux, #stomach acid, #chest ache, #chest pain, #chest tightness, #feeling of stuffiness in the chest, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop
Reflux esophagitis is a condition in which stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus and cause inflammation of the esophagus. Heartburn and acid regurgitation (a sour fluid rising into the throat) are typical symptoms, and the condition can be managed with lifestyle changes and drug treatment. If symptoms persist, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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Sugar Intake and Health
#Sugar, #Table sugar, #Blood sugar, #Obesity, #Carbohydrates, #Simple sugars, #Diabetes prevention, #Diet
Simple sugars, such as table sugar, need little digestion and are absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, which can cause blood sugar to rise sharply. Excessive intake raises the risk of obesity and metabolic disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting free sugars to less than 10% of daily energy intake and suggests a further reduction to less than 5% for additional health benefits. Free sugars include added sugars and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, and fruit juices.2026-06-26
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Thyroid Cancer
#thyroid cancer, #papillary carcinoma, #thyroidectomy, #radioactive iodine therapy, #thyroid hormone medication, #levothyroxine, #hypothyroidism, #lymph node metastasis, #thyroid ultrasound
Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops in the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the front of the neck. Prognosis varies greatly by type; papillary carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90% of thyroid cancers in Korea, grows slowly and responds well to treatment, so its outlook is relatively favorable. However, some rarer types have a poorer prognosis, so please be sure to decide on an accurate diagnosis and treatment through a medical specialist.2026-06-26