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Bladder Cancer

#bladder cancer, #hematuria, #cystoscopy, #transurethral resection, #radical cystectomy, #BCG, #cancer immunotherapy, #smoking, #renal pelvis cancer, #ureteral cancer, #stomachache, #abdominal pain, #belly ache, #gut pain, #fever, #feeling hot, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #frequent urination, #frequent bathroom visits, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine

Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the inner lining of the bladder. In the early stages, treatment that preserves the bladder is often possible, but in advanced cases the bladder may need to be removed. Early detection is very important for treatment outcomes. If you have suspicious symptoms such as blood in the urine, be sure to consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Cerebral Hemorrhage

#cerebral hemorrhage, #stroke, #cerebral infarction, #intracranial pressure, #blood pressure management, #emergency surgery, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body

Cerebral hemorrhage is a medical emergency in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeding occurs. Blood pressure management is the most important way to prevent it, and if symptoms occur, you should go to the emergency room immediately.

2026-06-26

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

#chronic kidney disease, #chronic renal failure, #kidney, #renal, #proteinuria, #glomerular filtration rate, #diabetic nephropathy, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which abnormalities in kidney function or structure persist for 3 months or longer. In the early stages there are often no particular symptoms, so the disease may go unnoticed and be discovered only after it has progressed considerably. People who have diabetes or high blood pressure, or who have a family history of kidney disease, need regular testing. If a health checkup reveals a kidney abnormality, please consult a medical specialist to confirm it.

2026-06-26

Cold and Hot Compresses

#hot compress, #cold compress, #arthritis, #muscle pain, #hot and cold therapy, #paraffin bath, #ice pack, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet

Compresses are often used to relieve pain and loosen stiff joints. However, hot or cold compresses must be chosen appropriately depending on when the injury occurred and the person's condition, so it is safer to follow a medical specialist's diagnosis than to decide on your own.

2026-06-26

Drug Allergy

#drug allergy, #anaphylaxis, #hives, #adverse drug reaction, #antibiotic allergy, #diagnosis, #prevention, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet

Drug allergy is a condition in which an allergic reaction occurs after taking a medication. Reactions range from mild ones, such as hives, to life-threatening anaphylaxis. It is important to identify the causative medication accurately and to inform your care team.

2026-06-26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Syphilis

#syphilis, #sexually transmitted infection, #Treponema, #ulcer, #rash, #penicillin, #sexually transmitted disease, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet

Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is spread mainly through sexual contact. It can be treated when detected early, but if left untreated, serious complications can develop. If you have suspected symptoms or risk factors, please consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26