Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Schizophrenia and Memory Issues?
Experiencing excessive thoughts and feelings of unease? If a physician diagnoses schizophrenia and there is a worsening of memory, would the herbal formula Yao Gan San be helpful?
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Xiao En: If a Western doctor diagnoses schizophrenia and memory is deteriorating, would the formula "Yigan San" be helpful? In addition to Yigan San, other formulas such as Ganmai Dazao Decoction, Jiawei Xiaoyao San, Suanzaoren Decoction, Anshen Wan, ...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Schizophrenia and Memory Issues?
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Cycle Issues
Sleep issues Hello, doctor. After multiple sleep studies, it has been confirmed that the patient is lacking slow-wave sleep (N3, N4) in their sleep cycle. Biochemical tests and traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis show no organ issues. The measurements for sleep onset, to...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello: The description of a problem can vary depending on the medical specialty. You mentioned that during your sleep cycle assessment, you experienced a lack of deep sleep, and you feel that you are not getting restful sleep. My advice is that a person's self-perception of ...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Cycle Issues
Understanding Right Lower Body Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the lower right side of the body? Since August, I have been experiencing soreness and numbness from my lower right back, abdomen, waist, and hips down to the soles of my feet. I visited a gynecologist (one doctor mentioned a small growth on my right ovary, while another s...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen Qian: Based on your description, it makes sense that sleeping with a fan blowing directly on your body could lead to such symptoms. I recommend consuming warm foods (such as lamb stew, rice wine chicken, or ginger duck) to help alleviate your symptoms. Wishing you he...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Body Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Can I Continue Taking These Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies?
Can I continue taking this medication? The formula contains Fangji Huangqi Decoction 3.5, Mazi Ren Pill 1.5, Mahuang Xinggan Stone Decoction 5.5, Wubei Powder 4, Yin Yang Huo 1, and Ma Huang 3. If you experience symptoms such as increased heart rate and occasional feelings of wea...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Penguin, Taking these Chinese herbal medicines may cause an increased heart rate, and sometimes you might feel weakness in your limbs, right? I suggest you reduce the dosage. If you are currently taking it three times a day, you could try taking it twice a day or even once...[Read More] Can I Continue Taking These Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Height issues Doctor, I would like to ask, I am 18 years old and currently about 170 cm tall. I want to know if it's possible for me to grow to 173 cm. I had an X-ray in mid-September, and the growth plates in my pelvis have not yet closed. What medications can help with hei...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Anonymous / 17-year-old / Male User, Hello; 1. You are now 18 years old and your height is nearly 170 cm. You wish to grow to 173 cm. I had an X-ray taken in mid-September, and the growth plates in your pelvis have not yet closed. Whether you will grow taller depends on th...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Reduce Pain Sensitivity Before Orthodontics?
Can traditional Chinese medicine be used to adjust the body's constitution to reduce pain sensitivity to inflammation? I want to get my teeth straightened, but I am very afraid of pain, especially since it may involve tooth extraction. I found online that the discomfort from...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, You wish to improve your physical condition through traditional Chinese medicine before undergoing orthodontic treatment, in order to significantly reduce your body's inflammatory responses and any form of pain sensitivity, correct? I’m sorry, but this is qui...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Reduce Pain Sensitivity Before Orthodontics?
Understanding Medical Certificates: Navigating Recovery Documentation in TCM
Inquiry about the contents of the medical diagnosis report? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions regarding the medical certificate. Recently, I suffered an ankle sprain, and I informed my company that I would be unable to work during that time. They requested th...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Qing: Regarding the issuance of the medical certificate, here are my opinions for your reference. It is not necessary for other physicians to cooperate, to avoid causing you any inconvenience. If the patient requires it, I will write based on what I have observed. I cannot...[Read More] Understanding Medical Certificates: Navigating Recovery Documentation in TCM
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Delay Your Menstrual Cycle?
Menstrual issues My menstrual cycle has always been regular. I had sexual intercourse on September 24th, but I used a condom and did not ejaculate inside. Recently, I started taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my body, but my period has not arrived yet this month. Co...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Sandy, Both factors could potentially affect your menstrual cycle. I recommend first taking a pregnancy test to rule out the possibility of pregnancy, and then consider pausing the use of traditional Chinese medicine to see if that helps. Wishing you health and peace! Si...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Delay Your Menstrual Cycle?
Height Growth Concerns: Can Genetics and Lifestyle Make a Difference?
Height growth issues I just started my first year of high school this year at the age of 15, with a height of 160 cm and a weight of 42 kg. I am very dedicated to my growth and often swim, play ball, and jump, while also ensuring I eat nutritious food. My father is 165 cm tall, a...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Yu, Hello, basically, it is fine for boys to grow until the age of 16-17, as long as they do not start taking growth-promoting formulas too early. It is recommended to engage in activities that stimulate the knees to the heels, such as basketball and jump rope, as these are...[Read More] Height Growth Concerns: Can Genetics and Lifestyle Make a Difference?
Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Treatment Options and Remedies
Breast cyst Hello, doctor. I recently discovered a hard lump in my chest and went for an examination. The physician informed me that it is a fibrocystic breast condition, and there are two lumps: one is about 1 cm and the other is about 2 cm. I would like to ask if daily massage ...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Yu: You can actually refer to the obstetrics and gynecology health education information from our hospital (Changhua Hospital), which includes detailed perspectives from both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. Evening primrose oil is a health supplement related to wo...[Read More] Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Treatment Options and Remedies
Can You Take Vitamin B Supplements While Using Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western medications and health supplements? Hello, Doctor: I am currently taking traditional Chinese medicine for gynecological regulation (the prescription includes Dang Gui Shao Yao San and Si Ni San). I would like to ask if I can con...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Emily: When taking traditional Chinese medicine, it can be taken simultaneously with other health supplements, but there should be an interval of at least 1 hour between the two. Wishing you peace and health! Sincerely, Yen Su-Mei, Department of Traditional Chi...[Read More] Can You Take Vitamin B Supplements While Using Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Understanding Persistent Ear Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Pain at the anterior edge of the ear for 3 months? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of my ear (located in the Sanjiao and Gallbladder meridian areas) for three months, and it has not improved. Additionally, I have a dry and prickly sensation at the ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen A-Cheng: You have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of your ear for three months, along with a dry and prickly sensation at the tip of your tongue. Western medical examinations have returned normal results, and treatment with traditional Chinese medicine ha...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Ear Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
How Long Does It Take for Menstruation to Return with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the duration for regulating the menstrual cycle can vary significantly among individuals. Some may experience changes within a few weeks, while others might require several months of treatment to see improvements in their menstrual regularit...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Anonymous User: The reasons for a delayed menstrual period, in addition to consuming a lot of cold foods and experiencing increased stress, may also include endocrine disorders. If you have taken traditional Chinese medicine and your period still hasn't arrived, I recom...[Read More] How Long Does It Take for Menstruation to Return with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Treat Gallbladder Polyps?
Gallbladder polyp I would like to ask about a polyp in my gallbladder measuring 0.5cm x 0.6cm x 0.5cm. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, is it possible to treat gallbladder polyps with herbal medicine to make them disappear? If so, what herbs should be used? Thank ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Xiao Li: If you wish to treat gallbladder polyps with traditional Chinese medicine, it is essential to undergo a thorough examination by a physician, including observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking, before the most appropriate prescription can b...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Treat Gallbladder Polyps?
Managing Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Breast cyst Hello doctor, I recently discovered a hard lump in my chest and after an examination, I was informed that it is a fibrocystic change with two cysts. I experience swelling and pain before my menstrual period. I would like to ask if taking traditional Chinese medicine c...
Dr. He Yujun Reply:
In general, breast fibrocystic changes are mostly benign, and regular check-ups are sufficient without excessive worry. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, the breasts are associated with the liver meridian. If you experience swelling and pain before menstruation, it...[Read More] Managing Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Growth and Development in Adolescents
Questions about Growth Height I'm sorry, doctor, but I would like to ask you a question. I am currently in the ninth grade and my height is 163 cm. I haven't developed an Adam's apple yet, but I have recently started to experience voice changes and have some pubic ...
Dr. He Yujun Reply:
The development of an Adam's apple, the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics, and voice changes are indicators of the onset of puberty in boys. Generally, boys enter puberty later than girls. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said that a boy's k...[Read More] Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Growth and Development in Adolescents
Understanding Frequent Urination and Bladder Discomfort: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Frequent urination and bladder discomfort? Hello, doctor. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner yesterday due to my frequent urination issue. Although the problem of small urine volume has slightly improved, the frequency of urination in the morning has increased....
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Polly: The issue of frequent urination is indeed troubling for you, isn't it? I apologize for not knowing how to help you resolve this problem. I suggest you seek assistance from both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine practitioners. Wishing...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination and Bladder Discomfort: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding One-Sided Headaches: Causes and Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Unilateral headache Hello doctor, I have been experiencing unilateral pain in my head (specifically around the left eye) recently. Initially, I suspected it might be due to eye strain, but I later realized that the pain can occur regardless of whether I am using my eyes, such as ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friends and neighbors: There are many causes of headaches. Physicians need to go through the steps of observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation to identify the cause and treatment methods. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Wishing you health a...[Read More] Understanding One-Sided Headaches: Causes and Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Natural Ways to Improve Sperm Quality with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How can I improve sperm quality? Hello Dr. Yan: My husband has been under a lot of work pressure lately, and we are trying to conceive a second child. I would like to help him improve his health using traditional Chinese medicine, but he is resistant to seeing a doctor, possibly ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsieh, It is advisable to have a physician evaluate the use of Qiyangzi (Sunflower Seeds) and Banlong Wan (Banchong Pills) before consumption. You may consider preparing the following foods for your husband to try: 1. Foods rich in magnesium, which can enhance male f...[Read More] Natural Ways to Improve Sperm Quality with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Poor Blood Circulation Cause Dizziness? Exploring Remedies and Solutions
Poor blood circulation can indeed lead to dizziness? Doctor, I have poor blood circulation, which often causes dizziness (I feel my eyelids are heavy, and I just finished my menstrual period; could this also affect my dizziness?). Can drinking ginseng and goji berry water help wi...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin, Experiencing dizziness right after your menstrual period can occur due to the loss of blood during menstruation, which may leave your body in need of time to recover. This dizziness typically improves a few days after your period ends. Engaging in a 15-minute walk ...[Read More] Can Poor Blood Circulation Cause Dizziness? Exploring Remedies and Solutions