Traditional Chinese Medicine Q&A - Page 13

The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine diminishes with prolonged use? Hello, doctor. I have been troubled by irritable bowel syndrome (diarrhea-predominant) for many years. In the past, I have sought treatment from Western medicine or improved my condition through diet...

Vaginal flatulence Hello, I have never given birth, have not engaged in sexual intercourse, and do not have any abnormal vaginal discharge or symptoms such as vaginal itching. However, whenever I lie down and lift my legs, I experience vaginal gas expulsion without any odor. This...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor: I have a fibroepithelial tumor in my breast, and I also suffer from chronic nasal allergies. A relative recommended a dietary supplement to me, which I have taken before and found to be very helpful. I asked a Western medicine doctor if I cou...

Sleep issues Hello Dr. Yan, - **Chief Complaint**: For the past 1 to 2 months, I have experienced occasional insomnia. The reason is that when I lie down, I can hear my heartbeat, which feels like a rhythmic pounding, preventing me from achieving deep sleep. Subsequently, I meas...

What is the issue with acne on the face? Hello Dr. Peng, I have consulted with you before. I have schizophrenia and also suffer from constipation. I would like to ask about the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine in treating constipation. If I take Chinese herbal medici...

Does ginseng contain hormones? Hello Doctor: I have a fibroepithelial tumor. Could you please advise me on which medications and foods I should avoid? Also, can I consume codonopsis? Does it contain hormones? Thank you for taking the time to respond.

When will menstruation occur after consuming expired beverages? On March 29, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner because my period, which was expected on March 22, was delayed. The doctor prescribed 6g of Guo Qi Yin, 3g of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, 1g of Lychee Seed,...

It has been two days since the acupuncture treatment, and I still feel soreness and pain? On Tuesday (3/30), I received acupuncture from a licensed Western medicine practitioner due to knee issues. It has been two days since the treatment, and the acupuncture points on my arm and...

Qi deficiency can lead to a lack of appetite? Hello Dr. Yen, my grandfather has severe blockage in all three major coronary arteries, leading to heart failure. He recently underwent stent placement at the hospital, but after the procedure, his heart function has deteriorated. He ...

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor! My menstrual cycle is usually about 23 days, but this time it has been 27 days, and I started experiencing some dark-colored bleeding. Currently, on the fifth day, the flow has been very light; sometimes there is blood, and sometimes there isn'...

Do I need to stop the medication? Hello, Dr. Yan. My grandfather is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization next week to examine his heart vessels. I would like to ask if he needs to stop taking the following medications (I forgot to consult with the traditional Chinese medicine ...

Uterine fibroids and breast fibrocystic changes? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about dietary and medication issues related to breast examinations. I have several fibrocystic masses, with the largest being four centimeters. I have also had fluid drained from uterine fibroids,...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Issues Doctor, if a family member takes one capsule of red yeast rice in the morning and one capsule of Shoumei Lipid-Lowering No. 1 in the evening, will there be any overlap in their effects?

Traditional and Western Medicine Treatment Hello Dr. Peng, I suddenly feel cold, and my fingers and toes turn white when they come into contact with cold water. There are net-like spots on the skin of my hands and feet. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with thromboangiitis ...

What does the term "urinary contraction effect" mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Hello, Dr. Yan. I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask you about the following: (Yizhiren, Wuyao, Shanyao) There are claims online that they can cause urinary contraction. ...

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my menstrual cycle could cause a delay in my period. For the past month or two, my menstrual flow has been light, and I consulted a gynecologist who said there were no issues wi...

High myopia, elevated intraocular pressure? 1. Can acupuncture performed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner reduce the degree of high myopia and restore normal vision? 2. Frequently experiencing high intraocular pressure.

Does "Yizhiren," "Wuyao," and "Shanyao" reduce urine output or cause urinary retention? Can they cause peripheral edema? Grandfather has diabetes and heart disease (he had a mild stroke a month ago). A few days ago, he visited a traditional Chinese m...

Will commercially available ginseng extract or scientific herbal medicine affect the efficacy of antiviral medications? I heard from the pharmacist that the components in ginseng may reduce the efficacy of my current medication. Since hepatitis C medications are extremely expensi...

Closure of the growth plates? Currently, I am 160 cm tall and want to grow taller. I have had my growth plates examined; the wrist growth plate has closed, but the knee growth plate has not. Is there still a chance for me to reach 165 cm?