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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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Stroke
#stroke, #dementia, #vascular dementia, #high blood pressure, #snoring, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. A blocked blood vessel is called a cerebral infarction, and a ruptured one is called a cerebral hemorrhage. If symptoms appear, going to the emergency room immediately is the most important way to reduce aftereffects. Stroke is also closely related to dementia. The main symptom of stroke is the loss of a specific bodily function, such as paralysis of the arms or legs. The most important factor in treatment is the golden time (the critical time window for treatment), so please be sure to consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis. If abnormal symptoms appear, call 119 (Korea's emergency number) or go to the emergency room immediately.2026-06-26
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Surfer's Myelopathy
#surfer's myelopathy, #surfing, #spinal cord, #paralysis, #hyperextension, #low back pain, #urinary dysfunction, #back pain, #lower back pain, #back strain, #numbness in the hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling in the legs, #weakness in the arms or legs, #one-sided weakness
Surfer's myelopathy is a rare condition in which reduced blood flow to the spinal cord during activities that involve excessive backward bending of the spine — such as surfing, yoga, or Pilates — leads to neurological symptoms. If leg paralysis or loss of bladder or bowel control develops after low back pain, go to the emergency room immediately.2026-06-26
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Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer
#thyroid cancer, #thyroid nodule, #thyroid ultrasound, #fine-needle aspiration cytology, #papillary carcinoma, #radioactive iodine, #thyroid surgery, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ at the front of the neck that secretes the thyroid hormones that regulate the body's metabolism. Thyroid nodules (lumps) are very common, and a portion of them are found to be cancer, so early detection through ultrasound and cytology is important. If you can feel a lump in your neck or have symptoms such as voice changes, please consult an ENT specialist.2026-06-26