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Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
#hypotension, #orthostatic hypotension, #essential hypotension, #dizziness, #blood pressure, #shock, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #feeling dizzy, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #feeling faint, #lack of energy, #fatigue, #feeling tired all the time, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent trips to the bathroom
Hypotension refers to blood pressure that is lower than normal. Some people have chronically low blood pressure, but when blood pressure that was normal or high suddenly drops, it can lead to serious consequences within a short time. If you experience a sudden drop in blood pressure, please seek prompt evaluation by a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Kidney Cancer
#kidney cancer, #renal cancer, #hematuria, #flank pain, #robotic surgery, #partial nephrectomy, #targeted therapy, #immunotherapy, #health checkup, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #breathlessness, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine
Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the kidney. There are almost no symptoms in the early stages, so it is difficult to notice on your own, and in most cases it is found incidentally during a health checkup. Even without symptoms, it is important to detect it early through regular health checkups. If an abnormal finding is detected or you have any concerns, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Malaria
#malaria, #mosquito, #parasite, #fever, #chills, #overseas travel, #preventive medication, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #feeling cold and shivering, #cold sensation, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Malaria is a parasitic infectious disease caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the malaria parasite. It causes cold-like symptoms such as fever and chills, and delayed treatment can lead to serious complications. Before traveling to an area where malaria is a risk, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Muscle Knots)
#dam (muscle knot), #muscle pain, #myofascial pain syndrome, #trigger point, #injection therapy
This is the condition commonly described in Korean as getting a "dam," in which a hard, painful lump forms in a muscle or in the membrane (fascia) surrounding the muscle. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain, so please be sure to be evaluated and treated by a pain medicine specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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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
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Scrub Typhus
#scrub typhus, #mites, #fall febrile illness, #fever, #rash, #grave visits, #outdoor activity, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #chills, #feeling cold and shivering, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Scrub typhus is an acute febrile infectious disease that occurs mainly in the fall. It is caused by the bite of a chigger mite larva carrying the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. Covering the skin well during outdoor activity and showering afterward are key to prevention. If flu-like symptoms develop after outdoor activity in the fall, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Secondhand Smoke (Passive Smoking)
#secondhand smoke, #passive smoking, #smoking cessation, #heart disease, #stroke, #lung cancer, #diabetes mellitus, #respiratory system, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #blood-streaked sputum, #coughing up blood, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Secondhand smoke exposure, also called passive smoking, means that a person who does not smoke breathes in smoke from a smoker's cigarette. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens (substances that can cause cancer), and long exposure in an enclosed space can be harmful even to nonsmokers. If you are concerned about secondhand smoke, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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Sleep Apnea
#sleep apnea, #snoring, #polysomnography, #positive airway pressure device, #CPAP, #insomnia, #daytime sleepiness, #high blood pressure, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #lack of energy, #fatigue, #feeling tired all the time
Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes markedly reduced for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. If left untreated, it can worsen various systemic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. It is not a simple sleeping habit but a condition that may require treatment. If you snore heavily or feel severe daytime sleepiness, please consult an ENT specialist.2026-06-26
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Snoring
#snoring, #sleep, #airway, #uvula, #obesity, #sleep apnea, #otolaryngology, #headache, #severe headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #nasal congestion, #clear nasal discharge, #yellow nasal discharge
Snoring is a sound produced when the airway in the throat narrows during sleep. Although it may seem like a simple sleep habit, it can progress to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is associated with various systemic conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. If snoring is severe or accompanied by apnea, please consult an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist.2026-06-26
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Strabismus
#strabismus, #exotropia, #esotropia, #intermittent exotropia, #amblyopia, #stereopsis (3D vision), #diplopia, #strabismus surgery, #head pain, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #double vision, #overlapping images
Strabismus is an eye movement disorder in which the two eyes cannot look at the same point together. One eye may turn in a different direction, which can reduce the ability to see objects in three dimensions. If you suspect symptoms, please consult an eye specialist (ophthalmologist).2026-06-26
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Tension-Type Headache
#tension-type headache, #head pain, #forward head posture, #posture correction, #trigger point injection, #rehabilitation therapy, #stress, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head
Tension-type headache is a very common headache that is caused not by the nerve tissue of the brain itself but by sustained contraction of the muscles that surround the skull and the back of the neck. Stress, poor posture, and lack of sleep are the main causes. If headaches persist or worsen, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26