Traditional Chinese Medicine Q&A - Page 49

Can pearl powder be consumed after surgery? Hello, doctor: May I ask if a patient who has undergone surgery for colorectal cancer can consume pearl powder to nourish their body? Thank you!

Headache Dr. Hou: I always feel a tightness in my head before and after my menstrual period, which then leads to migraines. The pain is often so severe that I lose my appetite and feel nauseous, making it difficult to sleep and affecting my mood, significantly disrupting my daily...

Where are the acupoints located? Hello Dr. Peng: I came across an article online, and here is an excerpt: Currently, about 90% of shoulder and neck pain issues among office workers are classified as soft tissue disorders, which cannot be identified through instruments. These issu...

Are you already infertile? Six years ago, I was pregnant and underwent a medical abortion at six weeks due to financial pressures when I was younger. Since then, I have frequently experienced delayed menstruation, and my menstrual flow often seems to end quickly by the third or f...

Continuation of questions regarding Qi deficiency or Blood deficiency? Dr. Hsu: Hello, thank you very much for your patient response. I would like to ask a follow-up question regarding my long-term neck, shoulder, and back pain, which becomes severe every winter. I have tried sev...

Male pattern baldness and seborrheic dermatitis? Hello Dr. Ding, I am an international student living abroad. Recently, I have been growing my hair long, and I’ve noticed that my scalp often feels oily, and my hair is very fine. I’ve also observed that I am gradually experiencing...

Qi deficiency or blood deficiency Hello, I would like to ask a question. I am 155 cm tall and weigh 42 kg, working in an office setting. Due to chronic back pain, I have been taking Western painkillers for a long time. My symptoms include: my family members often say that my hand...

Sciatica Hello, doctor. My girlfriend has been experiencing symptoms of lower back pain for a while. She previously visited an orthopedic specialist, but there hasn't been much improvement. Recently, the pain has shifted to her legs, and it's severe enough that she can&...

Consultation I have been suffering from chronic constipation and often strain during bowel movements. When I was younger, I didn't understand its importance and now I am enduring a lot of discomfort, affecting every aspect of my life, including eating, drinking, bowel moveme...

Dizziness I have had anemia since childhood, and recently I have been experiencing chest tightness, irregular heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Sometimes I also feel stiffness in my shoulders and neck, have poor sleep quality, find it hard to fall asleep, and am easily awakene...

Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello doctor, my mother feels gastrointestinal discomfort every time she drinks colder water or drinks water at night, as if there is a blockage in her gas flow. Could you please explain why this happens? Thank you.

Left abdominal pain? Doctor: I would like to ask about a bloating and pain in my lower left abdomen that has been occurring for four years. I have consulted with gynecologists and specialists in hepatobiliary and gastroenterology, but they found no significant issues. An X-ray in...

Oily scalp... prone to hair loss... body tends to feel hot? Hello Dr. Lin, I have an oily scalp and I'm not sure if this is related to my thinning hair on the top of my head. However, I don't think it's male pattern baldness since I don't have an M-shaped rece...

Inquiry I have been suffering from chronic constipation for over 20 years, which has inevitably affected my skin and organs, including the female reproductive system and even my internal organs. During winter, I experience cold hands and feet. A few years ago, I felt a cool sensa...

Feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello, Dr. Yan! Thank you for answering my questions. I have a heavy feeling in my head, and my head feels a bit warm. I don't have a fever, nor do I have symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or a sore throat, and I don't have a cold, but ...

Feeling heavy-headed? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been feeling a heaviness in my head... it feels like my head is heating up?? What could be wrong with me? Do I need to see a doctor? Which specialist should I consult? Thank you.

Lactation tea Hello, Doctor: Since I gave birth two months ago, I would like to ask if there are any traditional Chinese medicine formulas that can increase milk secretion. I currently know of two formulas and would like to ask if these two can indeed enhance milk production and ...

Can my dad be saved? Hello Dr. Huang: Through a friend's introduction and information obtained online, I learned that you have a different treatment approach for patients who have suffered brain injuries and are in a state of severe coma, unlike conventional Western medicine...

About Drinking Tea Hello Doctor: Since I work the late shift, I am very tired when I get off work at eleven o'clock at night and need to go home to rest. However, I felt bad declining my colleagues' invitation, so I went with them to have tea. Everyone ordered hot fresh...

Lower back pain! I had a car accident 4.5 years ago, resulting in a fracture of my coccyx. At that time, the doctor said it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek further treatment. Since then, I've frequently experienced lower back discomfort, which has become quite c...