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| Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
| (A-1) Acceptance and resignation towards their condition | [Visible swelling] Getting used to lack of explanation or diagnosis |
| [Abdominal symptoms] Repetition of their usual coping methods | |
| (A-2) Proactive search for a cause | Proactive search for a cause by a patient |
| Suggestion to search for a cause by a doctor | |
| (A-3) Independent efforts outside of the hospital | − |
