Health

  • 12. Myocardial infarction

    Is the chest pain indicative of a myocardial infarction? The Growing Threat of Myocardial Infarction in Middle Age Myocardial infarction threatens individuals in their 40s and 50s. Consistent health management can save lives. Recently, cases of myocardial infarction have been rapidly increasing among middle-aged individuals. Although many still believe that “heart disease is an old…

  • 11. Gastroenteritis

    Gastroenteritis, common illness in Summer Following sweltering heat reaching 37 degrees Celsius, hot and humid summer weather with heavy rainfall of up to 200 mm is continuing. Due to this weather, bacteria are multiplying rapidly, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases such as enteritis. In fact, actress Han Ji-hye shared her daily struggles with gastroenteritis…

  • 10. Pneumonia

    Pneumonia is highly dangerous infectious disease. As modern society becomes increasingly complex, with frequent overseas travel, an aging population, and the use of immunosuppressants for cancer treatment and organ transplants, pneumonia has become one of the most important infectious diseases. The best friend of the elderly William Osler, often referred to as the “father of…

  • 8. Rhinitis

    Let’s talk about rhinitis! The nose is an important organ responsible for breathing, which is essential for our survival. Air is inhaled through the mouth in large quantities at once, but because it circulates quickly, disease-causing substances can be inhaled at the same time. However, air inhaled through the nose is filtered as it passes…

  • 7. Snoring

    Obstructive sleep apnea caused by snoring increases the risk of death. If snoring is neglected and apnea persists, sudden death may occur. One of the things that is always mentioned when talking about quality of life is good sleep. This is because the quality of sleep has a significant impact on the start of the…

  • 6. Frozen shoulders

    Young people are also at risk of frozen shoulder In simple terms, frozen shoulder is a condition in which the range of movement of the shoulder joint is reduced due to stiffness of the shoulders. In Korea, it is known as ‘shoulder disease in one’s fifties’, which mainly affects people in their fifties, but it…

  • 5. Nasal bone fracture

    The best time to treat a broken nose is within two weeks. The nose is the most protruding part of the face and also the most vulnerable to injury. According to the National Health Information Portal, nasal bone fractures account for 40% of facial bone injuries, the most common type, and are also the third…

  • 4. Hepatitis B

    Liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus The liver is an organ that metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Although not directly responsible for digestion, it produces bile to aid digestion and absorption. It is also an important organ in the body that detoxifies and sterilises, and synthesises and breaks down various substances. Despite…

  • 3. Back pain

    Tingling sensation in the back may lead you end up having surgery. If you underestimate the tingling sensation in your back, you may end up having spinal surgery. Lower back pain is one of the most common pain conditions that about 80% of the population in Korea have experienced at least once. It is not…