Understanding Unformed Stool: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Loose stools? Hello Dr. Hou, since I started taking antipsychotic medication over three years ago, my daily bowel movements have been soft, loose, and mushy, almost approaching diarrhea. It is very difficult to clean properly, and sometimes there is leakage after bowel movements....
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Sir/Madam, You have been experiencing long-term loose and sticky stools that are close to diarrhea, with occasional leakage. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this may not necessarily indicate excessive dampness. Since TCM does not rely solely on a sing...[Read More] Understanding Unformed Stool: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Can I Take Huanglian Jiedu Pills for Bad Breath and Digestive Issues?
If you have bad breath, gastrointestinal discomfort, a feeling of heat, but cold extremities, can you take Huanglian Jiedu Pills? My family has long noticed that I have bad breath, and I often wake up with a dry mouth and sometimes experience gastrointestinal discomfort. This has...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, If you are experiencing persistent bad breath, please address two issues first: dental caries and chronic sinusitis. These two conditions are common causes of halitosis. Once these issues are resolved, you can then consider the underlying constitution or causes from a tr...[Read More] Can I Take Huanglian Jiedu Pills for Bad Breath and Digestive Issues?
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Lumbar Disc Slip and Pain Relief
Issues related to taking traditional Chinese medicine for joint pain and lower back discomfort? Due to an X-ray examination, it was found that there is a Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 levels and lower back pain. I have been taking Western medication for pain relief and h...
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1. Since it is not possible to know the herbal prescription provided by the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, it is also impossible to determine the dietary restrictions and recommendations that should accompany the herbal treatment. However, each TCM practitioner ...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Lumbar Disc Slip and Pain Relief
Understanding Excessive Masturbation: Signs and Solutions for Men
Excessive masturbation Hello, I used to have sexual activity every other day from middle school until before college. However, recently during DIY activities, I have not been able to achieve an erection, although I do experience arousal when wearing pants. Could this be a sign of...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Mr. Zeng: Hello, regarding your question, the information provided is too limited to make a proper assessment. Additionally, my expertise is not in urology, so I am unable to provide sound consultation advice. I recommend that you discuss this matter in depth with a Western medic...[Read More] Understanding Excessive Masturbation: Signs and Solutions for Men
Severe Nocturnal Emissions: Seeking Solutions for a Troubling Condition
Severe nocturnal emissions? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe nocturnal emissions and seminal leakage for a year. The physician diagnosed me with significant yin and yang deficiency, with a frequency of once a week. However, after a year of treatment, there has been l...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Mr. Wang Jianmin, Hello. I can deeply sense your pain from your description. It seems that your condition is quite complex, and I recommend a collaborative treatment approach involving both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. You should first consult a urologist in ...[Read More] Severe Nocturnal Emissions: Seeking Solutions for a Troubling Condition
Can Ba Zhen Wan Be Taken with High ANA Levels in Children?
Is it safe to take Ba Zhen Wan if the ANA index is too high? Hello, the child is experiencing severe hair loss, and the new hair growth is predominantly white. Blood tests revealed an antinuclear antibody titer of 1:640. The child is currently taking quinine and Xintimux. Is it s...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Ms. Peggy, Your question is quite difficult to answer, primarily because the ANA index lacks clear specificity, and currently, there are no relevant studies correlating this data with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses. Severe hair loss can have multiple causes in...[Read More] Can Ba Zhen Wan Be Taken with High ANA Levels in Children?
Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Insights
Fever of unknown origin, body temperature elevation? Hello, last night after work, I suddenly felt warm, but it wasn't a fever, and my heart was racing. Today, I am experiencing the same situation. I would like to know what could be the cause of this, and whether it is a med...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Mr. Jun. Due to the limited information you provided, it is difficult to give a precise answer. In medical terms, a feeling of warmth is not a primary disease symptom and usually needs to be accompanied by other phenomena. You mentioned that this occurs after returning hom...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Insights
Combining Traditional and Western Medicine for Post-Laser Wart Treatment
Is it feasible to combine traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine for the treatment of warts after laser surgery? Hello Dr. Hou, I underwent laser surgery for warts today at a Western medicine clinic. Post-surgery, I only need to complete a three-month course of self-pa...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Mr. Yang, Your question is difficult for me to answer. Currently, there is insufficient literature or evidence to directly address whether the combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine can reduce recurrence rates, or which aspect of either app...[Read More] Combining Traditional and Western Medicine for Post-Laser Wart Treatment
Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Concerns
Fever of unknown origin, body temperature elevation? Hello, last night after work, I suddenly felt warm, but it wasn't a fever, and my heart was racing. Today, I'm experiencing the same situation. I would like to know what could be the cause of this and if it is a medic...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Mr. Jun. Due to the limited information you provided, it is difficult to give a precise answer. In medical terms, a sensation of warmth is not typically a primary disease symptom and usually needs to be accompanied by other phenomena. You mentioned that this occurs after r...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Concerns
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Submandibular Tumors
Submandibular gland mucocele The urine is dark yellow. About 20 days ago, a tumor approximately 1 cm in size was found on the cartilage 3 cm from the left side of the jaw. It has a soft texture with a hard base. Currently, the patient is taking a traditional Chinese medicine form...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: If it is a fixed and non-mobile lesion, it is advisable for the ENT department to perform direct excision and send the specimen for pathological examination. Wishing you peace, health, and well-being. Respectfully, Dr. Hou Yu-Chang, Director of the Traditional Chinese Medi...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Submandibular Tumors
Facial Nerve Issues and Tinnitus: Understanding the Connection
Facial nerve + tinnitus Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. Earlier this year, I experienced facial nerve paralysis on the right side of my face. I underwent acupuncture and electrical therapy, and I made a good recovery. However, I have noticed that I tend to exert mo...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, after recovery from general facial nerve paralysis, there may not be any visible abnormalities for up to six months, but patients often experience a sense of abnormality during movement, which is likely related to residual effects. As for tinnitus that occurs in sync with ...[Read More] Facial Nerve Issues and Tinnitus: Understanding the Connection
Dietary Considerations for Children with Arrhythmia: TCM Insights
Diet and Herbal Remedies for Arrhythmia The child is currently a middle school student with arrhythmia and has an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator. The heart rate is on the higher side. I would like to ask the doctor if the child can consume dishes like ginger duck, medicinal...
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Mrs. Chen: Hello, currently, the literature on traditional Chinese medicine indicates that the herbs "Fuzi" (Aconiti Radix) and "Wutou" (Aconiti Carmichaeli Radix) are more likely to cause arrhythmias. I recommend that if you have a habit of using traditional ...[Read More] Dietary Considerations for Children with Arrhythmia: TCM Insights
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Liver Hemangiomas
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 ...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hi JACK: Currently, there are no methods in either Western or Chinese medicine to reduce hepatic hemangiomas (as verified by the literature); they can only be monitored. Whether the hemangioma is compressing the stomach depends on its location. If the location does not seem likel...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Liver Hemangiomas
Post-Thyroid Cyst Surgery: Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine Recovery
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...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, congratulations on having only a thyroid cyst. Since 5 centimeters is considered large for a thyroid cyst, you are likely to experience symptoms prior to surgery. The most significant impact is usually due to the compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Postoperativel...[Read More] Post-Thyroid Cyst Surgery: Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine Recovery
Understanding Stiffness and Tightness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
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...
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Hello: Generally speaking, discomfort caused by prolonged sitting or inactivity is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine as "Qi stagnation," which indicates impaired local function. It is recommended to perform stretching exercises or increase the range of motion ...[Read More] Understanding Stiffness and Tightness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
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 Traditional Chinese Medicine
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?
Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Managing Subretinal Fluid Accumulation
Subretinal fluid accumulation after retinal detachment surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent retinal detachment surgery (scleral buckle procedure) in early May, and since then, I have been experiencing a strange sensation of seeing things as if I were looking through water, along wi...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Currently, there is insufficient evidence in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address your issue, as ancient TCM did not have experience with ophthalmic surgical procedures. There are also no reports of such practices in Taiwan today. Our approach focuses on the conce...[Read More] Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Managing Subretinal Fluid Accumulation
Persistent Wrist Pain: Seeking Solutions for Ligament Injuries
Pain occurs when the wrist is rotated to a certain angle or when the hand is flicked? About six months ago, I sustained an injury of unknown origin (a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner suggested it might be due to improper lifting). I experience pain when rotating my wris...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Luke, based on your description, it seems to be a result of recurrent inflammation of the muscle fascia. This issue is typically caused by improper posture or repetitive strain after an injury, which does not allow the affected muscle fascia sufficient time to rest and reco...[Read More] Persistent Wrist Pain: Seeking Solutions for Ligament Injuries
Chronic Sinusitis: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Chronic sinusitis Hello, doctor. I have allergies, but my condition has changed so that I don't often sneeze. Recently, I have noticed that my symptoms are very similar to chronic sinusitis, with nasal symptoms and systemic symptoms almost identical. I feel mentally fatigued...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear XOF, Hello. Due to the unclear nature of your description, I can only respond as follows: The diagnosis of chronic sinusitis has specific criteria and generally requires special X-rays or a CT scan of the head for confirmation. It is not appropriate to make this diagnosis s...[Read More] Chronic Sinusitis: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Understanding Ankle Sprains: When to Seek Medical Attention
The ankle is sprained (did not see a doctor)? I previously experienced what is commonly referred to in Taiwanese as "ice foot" in my right foot. I didn't see a doctor and only applied ice. Later, after kneeling for a while, it seemed to flare up again and became un...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Ms. Chang, Hello. Since your inquiry did not mention how long ago your injury occurred or the initial circumstances of the injury, it is difficult to provide an answer. From the preliminary assessment, it seems that this injury has been present for some time. You are able t...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Sprains: When to Seek Medical Attention