Traditional Chinese Medicine Q&A - Page 22

Agastache and Perilla Tea Can this tea be consumed daily? Are there any negative effects on the body from long-term consumption? Is it safe for women to drink during their menstrual period? Thank you.

Doctor, is it safe for someone at high risk for gestational hypertension to take liver health pills? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about my wife, who is currently 5-6 months pregnant. During the early stages of her pregnancy, her obstetrician detected a high risk of gesta...

Menstrual delay after taking Chinese herbal medicine for breast enhancement? Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle was on December 8, January 7, and February 11, but I haven't had my period in March. I started taking herbal breast enhancement medication from a traditional Chinese...

Numbness in the limbs after acupuncture? Hello, today I went to the hospital for acupuncture due to sciatica. The doctor inserted needles in my painful leg, as well as my lower back and upper back. However, now I feel numbness in my other three limbs. Is this normal? Can it heal ...

Gastroesophageal reflux causes a burning sensation in the chest, which can lead to stomach acid flowing up into the nasal cavity? Hello, I would like to ask about my symptoms. I feel a warmth between my chest and the two nipples, and in my esophagus. When I eat normally to about ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux for nearly a year. I have undergone an endoscopy and have been taking Western medications, but after six months of taking PPIs, I have not fully recovered. Recently, I would lik...

Height differences throughout the day? I would like to ask the doctor why my height measured at the health center in the morning was 170.8 cm, but in the afternoon and evening, it measured 168.8 cm. Which measurement reflects my true height, the one in the morning or the one in t...

Menstrual issues Abnormal menstrual bleeding: I have not had my period for the past two months. Last November, my menstrual flow suddenly decreased; I only had a small amount on my pad, and I noticed a lot of blood only when I wiped with toilet paper. After returning home, I wait...

Menstrual Issues - Prolonged Menstruation The menstrual cycle is normal, but this period has been prolonged (this is the first occurrence). It has been 14 days since the onset of menstruation, and it is still ongoing. The color is normal, and there are no discomforting symptoms. ...

Liver hemangioma Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment Hello Dr. Hou, I was diagnosed with an 8 cm hepatic hemangioma last October. Although it is classified as a benign tumor, I occasionally experience pain in the liver area, and it is also pressing against my stomach, causing ...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? On January 21, my menstrual period started. The previous three cycles came approximately 23 days early. My period for February has not arrived yet, so I consulted a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. The doctor prescribed me Warming the Meridians Decoc...

Postoperative care for thyroid cysts using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Hello, Director Hou: I have a unilateral thyroid cyst in my neck, which is a hemorrhagic cyst. Blood tests show normal thyroid function, and an ultrasound revealed that the cyst is larger than 5 cm, co...

Dizziness for one year? I consulted a doctor about my condition. I don't feel dizzy when lying down, but I experience dizziness when walking. I feel particularly dizzy when standing still; it's not vertigo or fainting, but rather a sense of imbalance, a feeling of press...

Efficacy of the prescription? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing poor sleep and increased stress and anxiety since the second half of the year. Recently, I decided to consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. The doctor prescribed me a formula consisting of G...

Persistent cough I have been experiencing thirst issues since high school, which feels like a sensation of clearing my throat. Initially, the doctor said it was just caused by allergic rhinitis and post-nasal drip. I had a health check-up before school started, and then I had a f...

Large bruise Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a situation where a woman experiences unexplained pain on both sides while wearing a bra. The pain lasts for a while, and she thought about trying a massage to see if it would help. However, after the massage, she developed lar...

Abdominal pain with missed menstruation? Hello Dr. Yan, Due to some previous issues, my health has deteriorated. Since May of this year, my menstrual cycle has been delayed, and now it occurs every two months, around the 15th. On the 15th of the month when I do not have my perio...

What causes the sensation of stiffness or tightness? Doctor, for many years now, whenever I sit in the car for a while, I start to feel discomfort in my entire back, almost like a stiffness or tightness. I'm not quite sure how to accurately describe this sensation. Occasiona...

Herbal formula for tonifying lung deficiency (Powdered Ginseng, Cordyceps, and Mother-of-Pearl in proportion)? Hello, Doctor: I had a cold previously and improved with medication, but my cough has not completely resolved; it comes and goes. The doctor I consulted mentioned that I...

Experiencing soreness on both sides of the lower back while sleeping? I have a habit of sleeping on my side, but whenever I lie on my right side, the upper left side of my lower back becomes sore. When I lie on my left side, the upper right side of my lower back becomes sore inst...