Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Stage 3 and 4 Bedsores
Treatment of Stage III Pressure Ulcers Hello, my father has developed severe pressure ulcers due to being bedridden and unable to turn over, with two wounds reaching stage three and one at stage four. He has already undergone debridement surgery. I would like to know what traditi...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Yingyang, This requires a comprehensive approach, both internally and externally. Generally, patients need to take herbal decoctions, depending on their condition. Sometimes it is necessary to "drain pus," while other times "nourishing both Qi and blood"...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Stage 3 and 4 Bedsores
Understanding Wrist Sprains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies
Wrist sprain Dear Dr. Hou, On the morning of September 7th, I began to feel discomfort in my wrist, which has progressively worsened. I am unable to move my wrist as flexibly as usual, and any movement causes pain. Additionally, there is redness and swelling in the wrist, which ...
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Dear Mr. Chen, The overall condition seems to be inconsistent with a wrist sprain, as typical sprains usually improve with rest or reduced activity, whereas your symptoms appear to be the opposite. I am currently more certain that there is inflammation in the wrist (as evidenced...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Sprains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies
Understanding Persistent Cough: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Coughing I have been coughing for over three months since mid-March. Although I have been taking medication and my symptoms have gradually improved, I would like to know (from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine) why it has persisted for so long. What could be the rea...
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Dear Li-Ping: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the perspective on long-term chronic cough typically focuses on "lung qi deficiency." The main approach is to tonify and nourish the lungs, but it is not the so-called "warming tonification." It is recommended to ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Is Your Immune System Weak? Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Physical weakness? My boyfriend has frequently experienced cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, during changes in weather over the past year or two. However, these symptoms are not very severe, and he requires a long recovery period to fully heal. Does this indicate a weakened im...
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Dear Rong, The liver should not be the primary cause. Traditional Chinese medicine typically focuses on addressing Qi deficiency and adjusting the spleen and stomach. Patients should try to eat at regular times and in appropriate quantities, and ensure they get sufficient sleep ...[Read More] Is Your Immune System Weak? Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to See a Specialist
Low back pain Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the left side of my lower back, which radiates down to my leg. If I were to visit a hospital for this issue, which department should I consult? Last month, I had hematuria. Since I work night shifts, I bought over-the-count...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Please schedule an appointment with the nephrology outpatient clinic as soon as possible. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to See a Specialist
Does Drinking Lemon Water After Meals Harm Your Digestive Health?
Will a glass of lemon water after a meal irritate the gastrointestinal tract? Lemon water is said to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and may aid in skin whitening. Occasionally, I drink a cup of lemon water (one cup of lemon diluted with water) after lunch to help with diges...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: The claim that lemon water helps detoxify the body lacks solid medical evidence; however, it does provide a rich source of vitamin C, which is beneficial for skin whitening and enhancing metabolism. Consuming one cup of appropriate lemon juice per day is not discouraged (i...[Read More] Does Drinking Lemon Water After Meals Harm Your Digestive Health?
Can Early Puberty Affect Height Growth in Boys? Insights and Tips
A second-year male student wants to grow taller! I am a boy who developed early; I started growing pubic hair in the fifth grade! At that time, I was growing taller quickly, but now in the second year of junior high, I am among the shortest in my class! I feel like I might not gr...
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Hello: You actually don't need to be too anxious. Generally, most people's growth and development continue until the ages of 18 to 20, so there is still room for growth. If you are particularly concerned, you can visit an orthopedic or endocrinology specialist to have a...[Read More] Can Early Puberty Affect Height Growth in Boys? Insights and Tips
Understanding Early Gray Hair: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
28-year-old with gray hair? Hello, I am 28 years old, female, and unmarried. This Lunar New Year, I suddenly noticed that I have developed four to five white hairs (which I have never had before). I am unsure what treatment options are available. My mother also had white hair at ...
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Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that "hair is a surplus of blood," and that hair, teeth, and bones reflect the function of the "kidney meridian." While gray hair and loose teeth are symbols of aging or degeneration, emotions also have a sign...[Read More] Understanding Early Gray Hair: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Recovery Time and Treatment Options Explained
Hemorrhoids Hello, Doctor Hou: I have been experiencing rectal bleeding, and after examination, it was determined to be hemorrhoids. Sometimes, a small piece of tissue that resembles flesh protrudes from the anus. I had a period where I took medication and returned to normal, but...
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Hello: The recovery status of hemorrhoidal prolapse or bleeding must take into account individual lifestyle factors and triggers. Common factors such as excessive consumption of spicy foods, staying up late, prolonged sitting or standing, and severe constipation can make recovery...[Read More] Understanding Hemorrhoids: Recovery Time and Treatment Options Explained
Understanding Muscle Tightness and Pain After Ankle Injury: A TCM Perspective
How to treat? Hello, doctor. About three months ago, I injured the inner side of my ankle on my lower leg when a motorcycle ran over it. After receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is almost healed. However, a long strip of muscle has developed on the outer side of...
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Hello: This condition is similar to what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as "muscle cords," which are adhesions formed in muscle bundles after inflammation. These cords can cause pain during stretching or in everyday activities. However, a clinical examination is...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tightness and Pain After Ankle Injury: A TCM Perspective
Managing Ligament Inflammation: Tips and Treatments for Faster Recovery
Ligament inflammation..? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask what precautions should be taken for ligament inflammation? Are there any medications that can help the ligaments heal faster?
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: The best method for repairing ligament inflammation is essentially rest, reducing usage to avoid repeated strain. When the pain is severe, Western medications are more effective for pain relief, but they lack reparative effects. Traditional Chinese medicine has better repa...[Read More] Managing Ligament Inflammation: Tips and Treatments for Faster Recovery
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Myocarditis and Bradycardia
What are the traditional Chinese medicine treatments for myocarditis with bradycardia? I was hospitalized for myocarditis in mid-April and am currently resting at home. However, I am now experiencing bradycardia with a heart rate of 40-50 beats per minute due to post-inflammatory...
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Hello Alex: Traditional Chinese Medicine cannot guarantee an increase in heart rate. Generally, we need to see the individual in order to determine how we can assist you. Typically, conditions can be categorized as heart yin deficiency, heart qi deficiency, and heart yang deficie...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Myocarditis and Bradycardia
Understanding the Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine on Palpitations
Regarding palpitations? Hello~~~ I would like to ask the doctor~~~~ In traditional Chinese medicine texts, the term "palpitations" is mentioned~~~ how does it differ from what we refer to as palpitations in modern Western medicine? Or do they refer to the same symptoms?...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Palpitations generally refer to the subjective sensation of a rapid heartbeat, accompanied by feelings of anxiety and restlessness, which are the main clinical features. Currently, both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine share a similar understanding o...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine on Palpitations
Understanding Leg Weakness and Sleep Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Weakness in both legs and inability to sleep? Hello Doctor, I have researched this issue and I'm not sure if it's appropriate to ask here, but I couldn't find anyone with similar symptoms. Since high school, sometimes before going to sleep, I feel strange sensation...
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Your symptoms are quite complex, and we recommend that you consult a Western medicine specialist in either "Neurology" or "Rehabilitation Medicine" to determine the underlying cause. Please prepare the following information: (1) Do the symptoms occur during th...[Read More] Understanding Leg Weakness and Sleep Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Sudden Balance Loss: Causes and Traditional Remedies
Sudden loss of balance..? This morning, when I got out of bed, I suddenly lost my balance and bumped into the desk. It felt very serious, and I couldn't maintain my balance. Later at school, I was fine, but now that I'm home, I keep feeling off balance, as if I'm a...
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Hello: There are many reasons that can lead to loss of balance, such as otitis media, Meniere's disease, and the common cold, among others. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are factors like wind disturbance and qi and blood deficiency. If your symp...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Balance Loss: Causes and Traditional Remedies
Understanding Nighttime Shivering: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Shivering I would like to ask about experiencing sudden full-body shaking and chills in the middle of the night, regardless of the season. No matter how thick the blankets are, I still feel cold. This lasts for about a few minutes, and then my entire body feels icy, including my ...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Your issue is quite unique, so a detailed answer is not possible. From a Western medicine perspective, one might consider the effects of malaria parasites or bacterial toxins; however, if you have been sweating for many years, the likelihood of such causes is low. Muscle t...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Shivering: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Neck Pain and Chest Pressure: Possible Causes and Solutions
Neck Hello, doctor: I wake up every morning feeling soreness in my neck, but it’s not the same as a stiff neck. Whenever I tilt my head back, I feel a tightness in the neck area, and there’s also a sensation of pressure in my chest. I’m not sure what these symptoms indicate. Coul...
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Hello: From a Western medicine perspective, the ligaments in the posterior neck may be compressed, or there may be referred pain from the suboccipital muscle group, while the chest discomfort could be due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Some Western physicians may reco...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Chest Pressure: Possible Causes and Solutions
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Chronic Ankle Pain?
Will traditional Chinese medicine be effective? Hello: I have been experiencing ankle pain for almost a year now. It started with swelling, and after visiting an orthopedic specialist for X-rays and ultrasound examinations, I was told it was a ligament strain. I was prescribed an...
Dr. Hou Yuchang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Jingjing: I am not sure if you have any issues with walking. If you are experiencing difficulties with exertion while walking, it may be worth considering an undetected linear bone fracture. I recommend getting another X-ray for comparison, in hopes of new findings. If ther...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Chronic Ankle Pain?
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Ligament Injuries
Ligament injury Doctor, I have had a ligament injury in my right foot for three months. The orthopedic doctor believes my issue is not serious and has referred me to physical therapy. However, I currently do not have time for rehabilitation, as I will be enlisting in the military...
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Hello: As it stands, what is needed is prompt medical treatment. Whether it is Western medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine, a certain course of treatment is required to alleviate symptoms. Especially since you will be enlisting in the military in a month, there is considerab...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Ligament Injuries
Long-Term Herbal Medicine Use: Impact on Kidney Health
Long-term medication use? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask, as I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my body for over a month now, I have heard that taking too much medication can be harmful to the kidneys. I am unsure if long-term use of these medicines c...
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Mr. Ah-Liang: This question is difficult to answer, as I do not know what specific condition or type of discomfort you are experiencing, and more importantly, which medications you have taken. Generally speaking, the concept that "a drug is also a poison" applies to bot...[Read More] Long-Term Herbal Medicine Use: Impact on Kidney Health