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Finding the Right Exercise for You

#exercise prescription, #aerobic exercise, #strength training, #osteoporosis, #exercise for diabetes, #exercise for weight loss, #overweight, #swimming, #walking, #exercise stress test

Exercise can help maintain health and prevent disease, but exercise that does not suit your health status and goals can do more harm than good. Choose the type, intensity, and frequency of exercise to suit your condition, and if you have a medical condition, it is advisable to obtain an exercise prescription from a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Gastritis

#Gastritis, #Acute gastritis, #Chronic gastritis, #Atrophic gastritis, #Intestinal metaplasia, #H. pylori, #Stomach cancer prevention, #Stomach pain, #My stomach hurts, #Stomachache, #Abdominal pain, #Food feels stuck, #Bloating, #Trouble digesting, #Burning stomach, #Stomach burning, #Acid regurgitation

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach's mucosa (lining). It is often found on endoscopy even without symptoms. If left unmanaged, it can progress through atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia toward stomach cancer, so regular screening and lifestyle management are important.

2026-06-26

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

#hand, #foot, #and mouth disease, #coxsackievirus, #enterovirus, #stomatitis, #children, #infants and toddlers, #handwashing, #sore throat, #scratchy throat, #pain when swallowing, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that causes blisters and rashes on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth. It mainly affects infants and young children, and most cases resolve on their own within 7 to 10 days. Personal hygiene, such as handwashing, is the most important form of prevention.

2026-06-26

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

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (“Hamburger Disease”)

#Hemolytic uremic syndrome, #Hamburger disease, #HUS, #E. coli, #Acute kidney injury, #Thrombocytopenia, #Hemolytic anemia, #Body swelling, #Face swelling, #Leg swelling, #Swollen hands and feet, #Loose stool, #Watery diarrhea, #Frequent bowel movements, #Blood in stool, #Bloody stool, #Bright red stool

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition in which hemolytic anemia (anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells), thrombocytopenia (a drop in platelets, the blood components that help stop bleeding), and acute kidney injury (a sudden decline in kidney function) occur together. It is also known as “hamburger disease,” a name that came from cases linked to eating undercooked hamburger patties. It occurs most often in children age 5 and younger. If these symptoms are suspected, please see a medical specialist right away.

2026-06-26

Herniated Cervical Disc (Cervical Disc Herniation)

#herniated cervical disc, #cervical disc herniation, #arm numbness, #neck pain, #forward head posture, #straight neck, #cervical spine, #sore neck, #pain in the back of the neck, #stiff neck, #numbness in hands and feet, #tingling arm, #tingling leg, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body

A herniated cervical disc (cervical disc herniation) is a condition in which a disc between the vertebrae of the neck presses on a nerve. The main symptoms are arm numbness or arm weakness. Most cases can be treated without surgery, but if there is paralysis or loss of bladder or bowel control, please consult a medical specialist immediately.

2026-06-26

Herniated Lumbar Disc (Lumbar Disc Herniation)

#herniated lumbar disc, #disc herniation, #intervertebral disc, #radiating leg pain, #sciatica, #low back pain, #spine, #low back ache, #back pain, #lower back strain, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body

A herniated lumbar disc (lumbar disc herniation) occurs when a disc between the vertebrae of the spine moves out of its normal position and presses on a nerve. It is characterized by low back pain along with numbness or pain radiating down the leg. With timely treatment, most cases may improve without surgery.

2026-06-26

HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccination

#HPV vaccine, #cervical cancer prevention, #human papillomavirus, #vaccination, #age 12, #bivalent, #quadrivalent, #9-valent

HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination is a vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a cancer for which a preventive vaccine exists. Vaccination is most effective when given before sexual activity begins, and the Korean government provides free vaccination for girls aged 12.

2026-06-26

HPV and Men's Health

#HPV, #human papillomavirus, #head and neck cancer, #oropharyngeal cancer, #tonsil cancer, #vaccine, #adult vaccination, #men's health

HPV (human papillomavirus) is well known as the virus that causes cervical cancer. However, HPV can cause head and neck cancer (cancer that develops in the head and neck area), oropharyngeal cancer, tonsil cancer, and anal and genital warts not only in women but also in men. The HPV vaccine can also help protect men. If you have HPV-related symptoms or are considering vaccination, please consult an otolaryngology (ENT) specialist.

2026-06-26

Liver Cancer

#liver cancer, #hepatitis, #cirrhosis, #liver cirrhosis, #fatty liver, #silent organ, #liver transplantation, #laparoscopy, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness

Liver cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the liver, which is responsible for detoxification and nutrition in the body. The liver is called the 'silent organ' because there is no particular pain even when the disease becomes advanced. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has often already progressed considerably, so please do not judge on your own; be sure to have regular checkups and consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (Peripheral Arterial Disease)

#lower extremity arterial disease, #peripheral arterial disease, #peripheral vascular disease, #leg pain, #atherosclerosis, #limb ischemia, #diabetic foot, #numbness in the hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling in the legs

Lower extremity arterial disease occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the legs become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow and causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, and delayed wound healing. Delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, so please be sure to consult a medical specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms in your legs.

2026-06-26

Lung Cancer

#lung cancer, #non-small cell lung cancer, #small cell lung cancer, #lung cancer screening, #low-dose CT, #targeted therapy, #immunotherapy, #bronchoscopy, #low energy, #lethargy, #persistent tiredness, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #nausea, #feeling like vomiting, #vomiting, #weakness in the arms or legs, #one-sided weakness

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the bronchi or lungs and is the leading cause of cancer death in Korea. It often causes no symptoms in its early stages, so regular screening is important for high-risk groups. Smoking is the leading cause, and quitting smoking is the most effective way to help prevent it.

2026-06-26

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

#noise-induced hearing loss, #earphones, #tinnitus, #cochlea, #hearing damage, #noise, #hearing, #headphones, #double vision, #overlapping images, #ringing in the ear, #noise in the ear, #cannot hear, #difficulty hearing

Noise-induced hearing loss is a condition in which hearing is damaged by loud, sustained sound exposure. It once occurred mainly in industrial workplaces, but it is now increasing among teenagers and young adults as the use of personal audio devices such as earphones grows. There is currently no treatment that restores hearing once it has been damaged, so prevention is most important. If your hearing declines or you develop tinnitus, please consult an ENT specialist.

2026-06-26

Obesity Treatment in Adults

#obesity treatment, #diet therapy, #exercise therapy, #food diary, #calories, #protein, #appetite suppressants, #anti-obesity medication, #weight loss, #yo-yo effect, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason

Obesity is a chronic disease caused by multiple factors, including an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, genetics, environment, and lifestyle habits. Like high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus, it needs ongoing management through education, counseling, diet, exercise, and drug therapy. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.

2026-06-26

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