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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

#anterior cruciate ligament, #ACL tear, #knee ligament, #sports injury, #ligament reconstruction, #arthroscopy, #knee injury, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a rupture of the ACL, a ligament located inside the knee joint. It most often occurs during sports involving quick changes in direction. Complete tears usually require surgical treatment. If you have symptoms, please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Biological Age and Health Age

#biological age, #health age, #physiological age, #aging, #health checkup, #lifestyle habits, #metabolism, #health risk assessment

Biological age is an estimate of the degree of aging, expressed as a number, based on health indicators such as blood pressure, blood glucose, and liver function. Health age is an age that reflects health risk factors such as lifestyle habits and family history. Neither measure is a definitive diagnostic tool, but both can be used to motivate people to adopt healthier lifestyle habits.

2026-06-26

Cerebral Aneurysm

#cerebral aneurysm, #subarachnoid hemorrhage, #headache, #cerebral blood vessels, #coil embolization, #surgical clipping, #brain hemorrhage, #MRA, #CTA, #head pain, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #double vision, #overlapping images

A cerebral aneurysm is a condition in which the wall of a blood vessel in the brain becomes abnormally thin and bulges outward. Before it ruptures, it usually causes no symptoms and is sometimes found by chance during a health checkup. Because a rupture can become a life-threatening emergency, people with risk factors are advised to talk with their doctor about regular screening. If a health checkup shows an abnormal finding, please consult a neurosurgery specialist, and if a sudden, severe headache occurs, seek immediate medical attention at an emergency room.

2026-06-26

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

Hip Fracture

#hip fracture, #fall, #femur, #hip bone fracture, #joint replacement, #fracture fixation, #osteoporosis, #fracture in older adults

A hip fracture is the most serious type of fracture that occurs after a fall. The hip joint is the joint where the pelvic bone and the thigh bone (femur) connect. After a fracture, a person cannot bear weight or stand, which makes walking independently difficult, and in older patients it can lead to complications such as pneumonia, pressure sores, and sepsis, so mortality is high. If you have pain in the hip or upper thigh after a fall, please consult an orthopedic specialist right away.

2026-06-26

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

#fatty liver, #non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, #metabolic syndrome, #obesity, #diabetes

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the liver even in people who drink little or no alcohol. If left untreated, it may progress to serious conditions such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Do not rely on dietary supplements on your own. Please consult a medical specialist and begin healthy weight loss under their guidance.

2026-06-26

Obesity

#obesity, #body mass index, #BMI, #abdominal obesity, #severe obesity, #anti-obesity medication, #liraglutide, #bariatric (metabolic) surgery, #fatty liver, #metabolic syndrome

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat accumulates, and it can cause various complications, such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and arthritis. Under Asia-Pacific criteria, obesity is diagnosed when body mass index (BMI) is 25 kg/m² or higher, and, like high blood pressure and diabetes, it is a condition that needs lifelong management. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.

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

Osteoporosis in Patients with Asthma

#asthma, #osteoporosis, #steroids, #vertebral compression fracture, #bone density, #calcium, #vitamin D, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop

Long-term use of steroid medications used to treat severe or chronic asthma can lead to osteoporosis. When osteoporosis becomes severe, a vertebral compression fracture can occur even with minor impact, so caution is needed. Please have regular bone density testing and follow up with a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Stage-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Program

#anticancer therapy, #cancer surgery, #cancer treatment, #breast cancer, #colorectal cancer, #prostate cancer, #lung cancer, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue

It is important to adjust exercise intensity according to the stage of cancer treatment and the patient's physical fitness.

2026-07-14

Strength Training and Nutrition

#strength training, #bulking, #protein, #muscle growth, #nutrient intake, #exercise beginners, #resistance exercise, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue

Effective strength training requires an understanding of proper nutrition and safe exercise methods. It is advisable to seek help from a qualified professional for your exercise method and meal plan.

2026-06-26

Syncope in Children and Adolescents

#syncope, #fainting, #adolescents, #hypotension, #orthostatic hypotension, #reflex syncope, #children, #arrhythmia, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #fever, #collapsing, #loss of consciousness, #passing out, #racing heart, #pounding heart, #rapid pulse, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent trips to the bathroom

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly and blood flow to the brain is briefly reduced. It is commonly called fainting. It occurs more often in adolescents and older adults, and caution is needed because injuries can occur when a person falls. Because there are many possible causes, if syncope occurs, please consult a medical specialist to identify the exact cause.

2026-06-26