Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic · Heat and Cold Pattern Identification Treatment

If your tests are normal, but your body feels like it is burning or freezing

Unexplained sensations of heat and cold are definite discomforts. Rather than fitting similar-looking symptoms into a single cause, we examine when and how they changed to categorize the root causes.

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Even similar sensations of heat and cold can have different starting points

Pattern Identification (辨證)is not a method of determining an answer based on a single symptom. After examining whether heat is prominent, cold sensations persist, or both patterns are mixed, the root causes are categorized by reviewing test results and the progression of symptoms together.

We do not explain the condition based on heat or cold sensations alone
We examine when and how the symptoms changed
We differentiate between possibilities of similar diseases

Check my symptoms

Do you currently feel closer to Heat (熱) or Cold (冷)?

Please check the applicable items. The results are for reference only; an accurate diagnosis is confirmed through a medical interview.

Symptoms related to Heat Palms and soles feel burning Face frequently flushes Exceptionally sensitive to heat Difficulty sleeping at night due to heat sensations

Symptoms related to Cold Hands and feet are cold and chilly My abdomen tends to be cold I am exceptionally sensitive to the cold My hands and feet turn pale when I am in a cold place

Results will be displayed here once you check the items.

First, which of these do you feel closer to?

Please start based on the feeling that is currently most uncomfortable. If you experience both, you can continue viewing under the mixed type.

Heat Syndrome

Type characterized by facial flushing and rising heat

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Thermography image showing the temperature distribution of heat syndrome with heat rising toward the upper body

Cold Syndrome

Type characterized by cold and freezing hands and feet

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Thermography image showing the temperature distribution of cold syndrome with coldness extending to the fingertips and toes

What symptoms are you experiencing?

Starting from your current symptoms, we will guide you by categorizing possible causes and similar conditions.

Heat Syndrome

Heat Syndrome Abdominal Heat Syndrome Burning sensation in the back Heat Syndrome Burning Mouth Syndrome Burning sensation inside the mouth Heat Syndrome Facial Flushing Burning or flushing of the face Heat Syndrome Heat sensation in the soles of the feet Burning sensation in the palms and soles Heat Syndrome Cranial Hyperhidrosis and Facial Hyperhidrosis Cranial Hyperhidrosis Heat Syndrome Hwabyung (suppressed anger syndrome) Chest tightness and heat sensation Heat Syndrome Palmar-Plantar Hyperhidrosis Palmar-Plantar Hyperhidrosis Heat symptoms Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis Heat symptoms Hyperthyroidism Heat intolerance, palpitations, weight changes Heat symptoms Night sweats Night sweats Heat symptoms Burning tongue sensation Burning tongue sensation

Cold symptoms

Cold symptoms Abdominal coldness Reasons for abdominal coldness Cold symptoms Cold hands and feet Cold and tingling hands and feet Cold symptoms My hands and feet are cold Cold hands and feet Cold symptoms Chills Chills or high sensitivity to cold Cold syndrome Cold Urticaria Cold urticaria Cold syndrome Hypothyroidism Fatigue, edema, sensitivity to cold Cold syndrome Raynaud's syndrome Pale hands and feet in cold environments

Upper heat and lower cold syndrome

Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Autonomic dysfunction Fluctuating sensations of heat and cold Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Numbness in hands and feet, numbness in feet Numbness or sensation of paralysis in hands and feet Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Heat in the upper body and cold in the lower body Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Peripheral neuropathy Numbness and coldness in hands and feet

Comparison at a glance

Heat, Cold, or Mixed: Which one best describes your symptoms?

Compare the three categories side by side. Viewing them alongside your self-check results will make it easier to find the starting point of your symptoms.

	Heat Syndrome	Cold Syndrome	Upper Heat and Lower Cold
Main Symptom Pattern	Centered on feelings of rising heat, such as burning or flushing	Centered on persistent feelings of coldness or chilling	Both sensations appear together, as if the upper body is hot and the lower body is cold
Pattern Identification Approach	Analyzes different categories of rising heat, such as deficiency heat or fire	Analyzes different categories of circulation or warmth deficiency, such as Yang deficiency or blood deficiency	Analyzes different categories of imbalance in upper and lower body regulation
Representative Examples of Conditions	Heat-related disorders Burning Mouth Syndrome Facial flushing	Abdominal coldness Cold hands and feet Cold extremities	Autonomic dysfunction Numbness in hands and feet Upper Heat and Lower Cold Syndrome

Pattern Identification (Byeon-jeung)

Identifying the category of the cause through pulse diagnosis and medical consultation

Even similar sensations of heat or cold have different causes. We categorize the causes, such as deficiency heat, yang deficiency, lack of yang energy, or blood deficiency, and find the appropriate approach for each.

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Baekrokdam's Medical Approach

Our Approach

We would like to first show you our approach to how we examine heat-cold pattern identification.

Starting with Pattern Identification

Before focusing on the name of the symptom, we categorize the cause into Heat, Cold, or Mixed patterns and approach the treatment accordingly.

Different Causes for Different Conditions

Even for symptoms that appear similar, we can identify how the causes differ depending on the specific condition.

Consistent Care by One Practitioner

From the initial consultation to subsequent visits, the attending Korean medicine doctor remains the same to continuously monitor changes in your symptoms.

Guidance Even for Ambiguous Symptoms

In cases like 'upper heat and lower cold,' where it is difficult to definitively categorize as either Heat or Cold, we verify the details through self-checks and medical interviews.

Viewing Everything from the Start to Subsequent Changes as One Continuous Flow

"My tests are normal, so why do I have these symptoms?" Every time I receive this question, I consider how frustrating it must have been. I have been treating patients like this since 2010.

Korean Medicine Treatment since 2010 · Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, Songdo, Incheon

I am a Korean medicine doctor who has long supported those exhausted by sensations of heat or cold despite normal test results.

Heat-Cold Pattern IdentificationConstitution ImprovementHerbal Medicine Prescription

Education

Graduated from Gyeonggi Science High School
Graduated from Kyung Hee University, Department of Pre-Korean Medicine
Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine

Experience

Current) Chief Director, Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic
Former) Chief Director, Miol Korean Medicine Clinic, Incheon Songdo Branch
Former) Director, Miol Korean Medicine Clinic, Gangnam Main Branch
Former) Chief Director, Dolbom Korean Medicine Clinic, Seocho Main Branch

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How the Process Works

Initial Consultation

Please leave a record of your symptoms and their progression. It is okay if you are unsure which category (Heat/Cold) they fall into.

Heat-Cold Diagnosis

Through medical inquiry and pulse diagnosis, we use pattern identification to determine whether your condition is closer to heat, cold, or a mixture of both.

Identifying Causes and Planning

We categorize the causes of heat sensations or cold sensitivity to establish the direction of your treatment approach.

Consistent Care

The same Korean medicine doctor will continue to monitor your progress and make adjustments according to changes in your symptoms.

Pre-consultation Check

Frequently Asked Questions

We have summarized the most frequently asked questions for those considering their first consultation.

What is the difference between heat symptoms and cold symptoms?

Heat symptoms manifest as rising heat, such as burning or flushing sensations, while cold symptoms manifest as persistent coldness or chilling. These two patterns can be mixed, such as in 'upper-heat and lower-cold' where the upper body is hot and the lower body is cold.

Can I still have a consultation even if my test results are normal?

Yes. While respecting your existing test results, we use medical inquiry and pattern identification to sequentially verify the onset, progression, and accompanying patterns of symptoms that are difficult to explain by numerical values alone.

Should I start with herbal medicine or acupuncture?

We do not decide on a single method from the start. After verifying your current symptoms and progression, we will consult on a treatment approach tailored to your individual condition.

Is it okay if I am unsure whether I have heat or cold symptoms?

Yes. Both patterns can appear together. Self-checks are intended to gauge general tendencies; we distinguish them in more detail through medical inquiry during the actual consultation.

You can start with a consultation even if the nature of your symptoms is unclear

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