1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a simple hand test that can indicate a potentially serious medical condition. It explains how to perform the “thumb-palm test” and what the results may mean.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 엄지 | eomji | thumb | Try bending your thumb inward toward your palm. |
| 접어보세요 | jeob-eo-bo-se-yo | try bending | Try bending your thumb inward toward your palm. |
| 이 모양 | i moshyang | this shape | If your thumb takes on this shape, you may need to see a doctor. |
| 당장 | dangjanг | immediately | If your thumb takes on this shape, you may need to see a doctor immediately. |
| 병원 | byeongwon | hospital | If your thumb takes on this shape, you may need to see a doctor immediately. |
| 가야 한다는데 | ga-ya han-da-neun-de | need to go | If your thumb takes on this shape, you may need to see a doctor immediately. |
| 손바닥 | sonbadak | palm | First, spread out your palm. |
| 휘팅턴 | Hwiting-teon | Whittington (a person’s name) | According to Mr. Whittington, this test can indicate certain medical conditions. |
| 양성 | yangseong | positive | Patients who tested positive for aortic aneurysm were more likely to actually have the condition. |
| 씨는 | ssi-neun | Mr. (honorific) | According to Mr. Whittington, this test can indicate certain medical conditions. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
“엄지 접어보세요”라는 말을 들어본 적이 있나요? 이 모양이면 당장 병원에 가야 한다고 합니다.
Have you ever heard the phrase “Try bending your thumb”? If your thumb takes on this shape, you may need to see a doctor immediately.
최근 영국 데일리메일에 따르면, 휘팅턴 씨는 틱톡에 영상을 올려 ‘엄지-손바닥 검사’를 소개했습니다. 이 테스트를 해보려면 우선 손바닥을 펴고 엄지손가락을 가능한 새끼손가락 쪽으로 뻗어봅니다.
According to a recent report in the UK’s Daily Mail, Mr. Whittington posted a TikTok video demonstrating the “thumb-palm test”. To try this test, you first spread out your palm, then try to bend your thumb as far as possible toward your little finger.
휘팅턴 씨에 따르면, 이런 경우 결합조직이 비정상적으로 유연한 것이며, 대동맥 벽이 늘어나거나 약해지는 상태와 관련이 있다고 합니다. 연구진은 대동맥류를 포함한 다양한 질환으로 심장 수술을 받고 있는 305명 환자에게 이 테스트를 진행시켰는데, 동맥류 양성 판정을 받은 사람들은 동맥류를 가지고 있을 가능성이 높다고 밝혔습니다.
According to Mr. Whittington, if your thumb can bend this way, it indicates abnormally flexible connective tissue, which may be related to an enlarged or weakened aortic wall. Researchers tested this technique on 305 patients undergoing heart surgery for various conditions, including aortic aneurysm. They found that those who tested positive were more likely to actually have an aortic aneurysm.
증상이 시작된 사람들은 가슴과 목, 등 쪽에 통증이 유발되는 경향이 많다고 합니다. 또한 2018년 대비 32% 증가한 수치라고 합니다.
Patients with this condition often experience pain in the chest, neck, and back. The incidence of this condition has increased by 32% compared to 2018.
그러니 혹시 엄지가 이런 모양이라면 걱정하지 마시고 빨리 병원에 가서 검사받는 것이 좋겠습니다.
So if your thumb bends this way, don’t worry – just make sure to get it checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What does the “thumb-palm test” involve?
- What medical condition is this test associated with?
- How accurate is this test in identifying the medical condition?
- What are some common symptoms of the condition?
- How has the incidence of this condition changed in recent years?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This article highlights how simple home tests can sometimes indicate serious underlying health issues. The “thumb-palm test” is a quick way for people to check for signs of a potentially dangerous aortic condition. Awareness of these types of self-assessment techniques is growing, as evidenced by the viral popularity of the TikTok video demonstrating the test.