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Care for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
#radiation therapy, #anticancer therapy, #cancer treatment, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements
Care guidelines for patients who have received radiation therapy are as follows. Individual needs may vary, so please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-07-13
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Cellulitis
#cellulitis, #soft tissue infection, #bacterial infection, #skin infection, #antibiotics, #athlete's foot, #lymphangitis, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet
Cellulitis is an infection that occurs when bacteria invade the dermis (the middle layer of the skin) and the subcutaneous fat layer. It can cause the skin to become red and swollen, along with fever and pain. If you have symptoms, you should see a medical specialist promptly.2026-06-26
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Cervical Cancer
#cervical cancer, #HPV, #human papillomavirus, #uterus, #gynecologic cancer, #HPV vaccine, #cervical cancer screening, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg
Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. It is a cancer with a clearly identified cause and is preventable; regular screening and the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can help reduce its occurrence. If you have symptoms that raise concern, or have not been screened, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Childhood Obesity
#childhood obesity, #adolescent obesity, #pediatric metabolic syndrome, #growth, #weight management, #eating habits, #exercise, #loose stools, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bathroom visits
Childhood obesity is a condition in which excess body fat accumulates in children and adolescents. It may continue into adulthood and increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Early management is important, especially at younger ages. Please talk with a medical specialist and follow a plan that combines dietary changes, exercise, and lifestyle improvements.2026-06-26
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Chronic Hepatitis B
#hepatitis B, #chronic hepatitis B, #cirrhosis, #liver cancer, #antiviral drugs, #vaccination, #vertical transmission, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #loose stools, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bathroom visits
Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. If chronic hepatitis B is not treated, it can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. People without antibodies should get vaccinated. If you have chronic hepatitis B, please have regular checkups and consult a medical specialist about treatment.2026-06-26
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
#chronic kidney disease, #chronic renal failure, #kidney, #renal, #proteinuria, #glomerular filtration rate, #diabetic nephropathy, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which abnormalities in kidney function or structure persist for 3 months or longer. In the early stages there are often no particular symptoms, so the disease may go unnoticed and be discovered only after it has progressed considerably. People who have diabetes or high blood pressure, or who have a family history of kidney disease, need regular testing. If a health checkup reveals a kidney abnormality, please consult a medical specialist to confirm it.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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Chronic Renal Failure
#kidney transplantation, #chronic renal failure, #kidney, #end-stage renal disease, #hemodialysis, #immunosuppressants
The kidneys are important organs that filter waste products from the body and remove them in the urine. When a chronic disease has damaged the kidneys completely, a new kidney may need to be transplanted to sustain life. Lifelong careful management is needed even after transplantation, so please do not rely on this Health Encyclopedia alone; receive proper management through consultation with a transplant specialist.2026-06-26
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Cold and Hot Compresses
#hot compress, #cold compress, #arthritis, #muscle pain, #hot and cold therapy, #paraffin bath, #ice pack, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Compresses are often used to relieve pain and loosen stiff joints. However, hot or cold compresses must be chosen appropriately depending on when the injury occurred and the person's condition, so it is safer to follow a medical specialist's diagnosis than to decide on your own.2026-06-26
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Colon Polyps
#Colon polyp, #Adenoma, #Colorectal cancer, #Colonoscopy, #Polypectomy, #Bloody stool, #Colorectal cancer prevention, #Stomach pain, #My stomach hurts, #Stomachache, #Abdominal pain, #Low energy, #Fatigue, #Feeling tired all the time, #Can't have a bowel movement, #Difficulty passing stool, #Hard stool, #Blood in stool, #Blood in bowel movements, #Bright red stool
A colon polyp is a benign growth that forms in the colon. Most cause no symptoms and are found incidentally during a colonoscopy. Because some polyps can develop into colorectal cancer, the standard practice is to remove them when they are found. If you are age 40 or older, please have regular colonoscopy screenings.2026-06-26
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Constipation
#constipation, #dietary fiber, #prunes, #laxatives, #fluid intake, #bowel motility, #chronic constipation, #unable to pass stool, #difficulty passing stool, #hard stools, #blood on stool, #bloody stool, #bright red stool
Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are difficult or less frequent. Adequate fluid intake, high-fiber foods, and regular exercise are the basic ways to manage it. If symptoms persist or are severe, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Croup
#croup, #barking cough, #difficulty breathing, #common cold, #airway swelling, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
Croup is an emergency condition in which a child suddenly has difficulty breathing. Symptoms typically worsen at night and can become life-threatening, so prompt evaluation by a pediatric specialist or emergency care is needed.2026-06-26
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Daily Life Management for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
#anticancer therapy, #chemotherapy, #fever, #feeling feverish, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements, #unable to pass stool, #difficulty passing stool, #hard stool, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling in legs
Daily life management strategies for patients receiving chemotherapy are as follows.2026-07-13
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
#deep vein thrombosis, #DVT, #blood clot, #pulmonary embolism, #leg swelling, #economy class syndrome, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (a lump formed when blood coagulates) develops in a deep vein of the leg and blocks the vessel. Leg swelling and pain are the main symptoms, and if the clot travels to the lungs, a dangerous complication called pulmonary embolism can occur. If you suspect symptoms, please consult a medical specialist right away.2026-06-26
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Dietary Management of Chemotherapy Side Effects (When Weight Changes)
#anticancer drugs, #cancer treatment, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #weight loss, #unintentional weight loss
Dietary strategies for side effects of chemotherapy are as follows.2026-08-19