Q How can I tell the difference between simply getting sick often and having an actual immune problem? Are there warning signs that mean I should get tested urgently?
A If recurring severe infections such as pneumonia occur, or infections that won't heal, unexplained persistent fever, or unexplained weight loss appear together, a thorough medical workup to check for immunodeficiency is needed. In this case, specialized testing should come before Korean medicine care.
Detailed Answer
Most cases of frequent minor illness are due to depletion and fatigue, but a few signs must always be checked. If severe infections like pneumonia or sepsis recur, infections don't respond well to antibiotics, unexplained persistent fever occurs, or unexplained weight loss appears alongside these, thorough testing is needed to rule out an actual immunodeficiency or other serious condition. These are warning signs that should not be delayed.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang too, we check for these warning signs first at the initial visit, and if recurring severe infection or unexplained fever or weight loss is suspected, we recommend a thorough medical workup first. Once such conditions are ruled out and the issue is judged to be functional decline in defenses, we proceed with Korean medicine treatment — this order ensures the treatment is both safe and genuinely helpful.
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