Traditional Chinese Medicine Q&A - Page 15

Can allergic rhinitis trigger asthma? Hello. I would like to ask about my condition. I have allergic rhinitis, which started when I was 15 or 16 years old, and I am now 22. I have never had asthma, but I often sneeze. A few months ago, I managed to control my allergic rhinitis wi...

Become very heat-sensitive? Hello Dr. Yan, I have a somewhat unusual question. It seems to have started last summer. 1. During the summer, when I am exposed to the sun for more than ten minutes, I often experience dizziness, weakness, nausea, slight headaches, elevated blood pr...

Chalazion has been recurrent? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about chalazion. Last year, I developed a chalazion on my left eye, and despite seeing an ophthalmologist and using medications, it did not improve. In March of this year, I underwent a minor surgery to remove t...

Balanoposthitis I feel that the frequency of balanitis is increasing. During inflammation, the local foreskin and glans become red and swollen, accompanied by itching and an unpleasant odor. In more severe cases, there may be flaking of the glans. Visiting a urologist and taking ...

Inquire about phlegm and dampness issues? Hello Doctor: For the past two weeks, I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat, as if there is a foreign body present. I often feel the urge to swallow or to burp. Sometimes my stomach feels a bit bloated, and I occ...

Can blocked arteries be reopened? Hello Dr. Kang, my grandfather is 79 years old this year and has severe blockages in all three coronary arteries. The treatment options are surgery or stenting. If stenting is chosen, it would require the placement of over a dozen stents, which i...

Vascular occlusion Hello Dr. Kang, I would like to ask you: 1. Does musk have the function of dissolving blood clots that are stuck in blood vessels? 2. Can musk increase blood flow? Or 3. Can it expand the diameter of obstructed coronary arteries? For example, if a coronary arte...

I have many minor health issues and would like to seek a doctor's advice? Hello, Dr. Lu~ I have several minor health issues, so I would like to ask if I should see a doctor, as I’m worried I might be overreacting. Sometimes I experience stomach pain; previously, it lasted al...

Musk can cause the narrowed lumen of blood vessels to widen? Hello Dr. Yen, I would like to ask you about severe coronary artery blockage: 1. How much percentage of blood flow can be restored by taking musk? 2. After taking musk, will the narrowed blood vessels increase in diamet...

Wrist issues Hello Dr. Lu, last June I experienced wrist pain due to incorrect push-up form. Although the pain was tolerable at the time, it worsened at the beginning of this year to the point where I cannot exert force; any effort, such as twisting motions (like opening a jar), ...

Gray hair issue? Dear Doctor: I have noticed an increase in white hair over the past year. A report on traditional Chinese medicine on television suggested that consuming mulberry leaf powder and black sesame (powder) can improve this condition and turn white hair back to black. ...

Dry tongue Is my dry tongue related to my gastric ulcer, or are they independent symptoms? I don't think I eat too salty, as both symptoms occurred within a certain period (they appeared together, and by the way, my tongue coating is a bit yellow). Since I usually eat at the...

Dry tongue? Hello, recently I have been experiencing a dry tongue after meals and some symptoms of gastric ulcers (I had similar symptoms a month ago, both occurring together). I had blood and urine tests done by a doctor; my fasting blood sugar was 99 mg/dL and 104 mg/dL after d...

Oral mucosa and borborygmi? Hello doctor, I previously experienced severe dry mouth, irregular sleep patterns, bad breath, frequent stomach rumbling, and unformed stools. Recently, I have tried to maintain a regular schedule for the past two months, and my dry mouth has gradually...

Body health maintenance issues? Hello, doctor: Due to my long-term physical weakness, when I feel unwell, doctors or elders often advise me to drink warm water. I have the following two questions: 1. Does warm water really help alleviate discomfort? What are the effects of warm w...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? I have recently been experiencing severe dry mouth and throat issues. My previous lifestyle was irregular, but now I sleep 10 hours a day and have regular meals at set times and portions. It's been a month, but there has been no significant improvem...

Chronic gastritis I used to have a binge eating habit that lasted for several years. Recently, I've noticed that my tongue is particularly dry, with a thick white coating, bad breath, and sometimes a sour taste in my mouth. I believe this might be related to stomach heat, so...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? Since studying abroad in Europe, I have been experiencing unexplained dry mouth, a thick white coating on my tongue, bad breath, poor sleep quality, a fissured tongue, and serrated edges on my tongue. I personally believe this is due to internal cold and...

After an ankle sprain? A month ago, I sprained my left foot, specifically on the dorsal side near the outer edge. It has healed, but occasionally I still experience some mild soreness. Recently, over the past two weeks, I have noticed small red spots on the dorsal side of my foot...

Regarding recent issues with the use of traditional Chinese medicine? Hello Doctor: I previously visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for issues related to acne and my menstrual cycle. During my recent appointment, the doctor prescribed a remedy called "Zhen R...