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Growth Hormone Therapy
#growth hormone, #short stature, #growth clinic, #pediatric endocrinology, #growth, #height, #Turner syndrome, #head pain, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #joint pain, #knee pain, #shoulder pain, #wrist pain, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Growth hormone is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that is responsible for growth and metabolic function. Growth hormone therapy may be considered when short stature is caused by growth hormone deficiency or certain genetic conditions. Treatment continues for a long period, and consultation with an experienced pediatric endocrinology specialist is needed.2026-06-26
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Heart Failure
#heart failure, #dyspnea, #edema, #heart, #obesity, #high blood pressure, #myocardial infarction, #heart medication, #heart failure prevention, #breathlessness, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot supply as much blood as the body needs. With appropriate treatment and management, it is possible to maintain daily life, but if left untreated, symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling can worsen. If you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, or obesity, please see a medical specialist regularly.2026-06-26
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Heat-Related Illness
#heat-related illness, #heat stroke, #heat exhaustion, #heat cramps, #heat edema, #heat wave, #dehydration, #summer health, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Heat-related illness is an acute emergency condition that occurs after prolonged exposure to a hot environment. It can cause headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, and, in severe cases, decreased consciousness. People who work outdoors, older adults, and children need to take particular care. If symptoms appear, move to a cool place immediately, and if heat stroke is suspected, call 119 (Korea's emergency number) right away. Please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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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
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Liver Cirrhosis
#liver cirrhosis, #cirrhosis, #liver disease, #hepatitis B, #hepatitis C, #ascites, #jaundice, #hepatic encephalopathy, #variceal bleeding, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Liver cirrhosis refers to a condition in which the liver has been damaged for a long time by various causes and has become hard. It is also called 'gangyeongbyeon' in Korean. When the liver hardens, it cannot perform its functions well. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment, please consult a medical 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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Peripheral Vascular Disease (Leg Vascular Disorders)
#peripheral arterial disease, #deep vein thrombosis, #varicose veins, #atherosclerosis, #edema, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the blood vessels in the legs, far from the heart, become narrowed or blocked by blood clots (thrombi), and it can be a medical emergency. In serious cases, tissue in the leg can die and amputation may be necessary, so if your leg is severely swollen and painful, please consult a cardiology or vascular specialist immediately.2026-06-26
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Postoperative Precautions for Patients With Solid Tumors
#solid tumor, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet
A solid tumor is a cancer that forms a mass, as opposed to 'liquid' cancers such as blood cancers (hematologic malignancies). Most cancers are solid tumors. Postoperative precautions are as follows.2026-07-13
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
#rheumatoid arthritis, #autoimmune disease, #synovitis, #morning stiffness, #antirheumatic drugs, #biologics, #targeted therapy, #joint deformity, #remission, #joint aching, #knee pain, #shoulder pain, #wrist pain, #arthralgia, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own joints and causes inflammation. Joint stiffness, swelling, and pain usually appear symmetrically on both sides, mainly in the small joints of the hands and feet. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the impact on daily life. If you suspect symptoms, 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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Skin Cancer
#skin cancer, #basal cell carcinoma, #squamous cell carcinoma, #malignant melanoma, #ultraviolet radiation, #skin tumor, #early detection, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the skin. A malignant tumor is an abnormal mass of cells that harms the body. In its early stages, it may cause no symptoms or may resemble an ordinary mole or age spot. If you notice any unusual changes, please consult a dermatology specialist.2026-06-26
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
#soft tissue sarcoma, #sarcoma, #extremity sarcoma, #soft tissue tumor, #soft tissue neoplasm, #rare cancer, #malignant tumor, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Soft tissue sarcoma is a malignant tumor (cancer) that arises in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. It is a very rare cancer, and early detection and treatment are important. If you have a lump on your body that keeps growing over several months, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Spine Surgery
#spine surgery, #disc, #spinal stenosis, #disc herniation, #scoliosis, #spondylolisthesis, #spinal rehabilitation, #osteoporosis, #lumbar spine, #cervical spine, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Spinal conditions cause a variety of symptoms, including neck and back pain, numbness in the arms and legs, and gait disturbance. Typical conditions include herniated disc (disc herniation), spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Most spinal conditions are not life-threatening, so the principle is to start with conservative treatment such as drug therapy and physical therapy, and whether and when surgery is needed depends on each patient's condition. Please consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis and direction of treatment.2026-06-26
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Structure and Function of the Kidneys
#kidney, #renal, #glomerulus, #renal tubule, #erythropoietin, #renin, #water balance regulation, #salt balance regulation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
The kidneys are vital organs that filter the blood and remove waste products through urine. Beyond waste removal, the kidneys perform a range of functions, including regulating water and salt balance, controlling blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production. Understanding the structure and function of the kidneys can help you protect your kidney health. If a problem with kidney function is suspected, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26