Understanding Poor Appetite in Toddlers: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Hello Bear netizen; 1. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has excellent effects on regulating body constitution, especially for young children with poor appetites. TCM has its unique characteristics in this regard. 2. For a four-month-old infant, breast milk is the best food, as...[Read More] Understanding Poor Appetite in Toddlers: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Using Shi Quan Da Bu Tang for Stress Relief in Busy Professionals
Shiquan Dabu Decoction Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask you a question. My friend works in a decision-making role, which is time-consuming and stressful, leading to irregular eating habits. Can he use "Shiquan Dabu Tang" (Ten Complete Great Tonifying Decoction) for da...
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Dear Netizens, Hello. Shiquan Dabu Decoction originates from the traditional Chinese medicine text "Heji Ju Fang." The composition of Shiquan Dabu Decoction includes the Four Substances (Si Wu) combined with the Four Gentlemen (Si Jun) plus cinnamon and astragalus. It ...[Read More] Using Shi Quan Da Bu Tang for Stress Relief in Busy Professionals
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close?
I want to grow taller! Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about taking traditional Chinese medicine for bone growth. If the growth plates have fused, will there be no further height increase? Will the bones widen instead? Once the growth plates are fused, will any exercise or acu...
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Dear silly online friend: Hello! Regardless of whether you are taking medication, if an X-ray examination reveals that the growth plates have fused, most likely you will not grow taller. Once the growth plates are fused, engaging in any exercise or acupuncture, although the chanc...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close?
Can Si Wu Tang Be Used for Endometriosis and Uterine Cysts?
Si Wu Tang issue Is it safe to take Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) if I have endometriosis, chocolate cysts, or uterine fibroids? If I want to take it, what additional herbal ingredients should I include?
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Dear Netizen: Hello Lili, regarding your question: Here is the response. The conditions you mentioned, "endometriosis," "chocolate cysts," and "uterine fibroids," are among the most common benign tumors and gynecological diseases in women's pelv...[Read More] Can Si Wu Tang Be Used for Endometriosis and Uterine Cysts?
Managing Chocolate Cysts: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Chocolate cyst I have a chocolate cyst measuring 1-2 cm on the left side and 4-5 cm on the right side. I do not want to undergo surgical treatment through Western medicine. I have been taking a modified version of Xiao Yao San for maintenance, and my menstrual pain is no longer a...
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Dear Netizen LILI, Your question regarding chocolate cysts is answered as follows: A chocolate cyst refers to an endometrioma, which is a type of endometriosis occurring within the ovaries. With each menstrual cycle, the ectopic endometrial tissue also undergoes menstruation, le...[Read More] Managing Chocolate Cysts: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Low back pain Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my left lower back since a year ago when I stand for a long time. Gradually, the pain occurs even after standing for a short while. Initially, resting while sitting would alleviate the pain, but recently, I have ...
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Dear Navy 3839 user, One year ago, you started experiencing a dull pain in your left lower back after standing for long periods. Gradually, the pain has worsened to the point where it occurs even after standing for a short time. Initially, resting while sitting would alleviate t...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Managing Chronic Hepatitis C and Kidney Deficiency: A Holistic Approach
What should I do? Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with hepatitis C during a health check-up, and my liver enzyme level (GPT) was 107. Since then, I have been undergoing regular ultrasound examinations every three months, which have shown no abnormalities. However,...
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Hello, user: Hepatitis C, like I previously mentioned regarding Hepatitis B, is difficult to eradicate completely. The main difference between Hepatitis B and C lies in the type of virus causing the disease; otherwise, the mechanisms of disease development are quite similar. Bot...[Read More] Managing Chronic Hepatitis C and Kidney Deficiency: A Holistic Approach
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Eliminate Hepatitis B Carriers?
Can traditional Chinese medicine eliminate the carrier state of hepatitis B? Hello Dr. Lin: I am a carrier of hepatitis B. Previously, I mostly followed up with Western medicine, and my blood test results have been mostly elevated, but the ultrasound only showed fatty liver. I wo...
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Dear Tom, Hello! 1. The definition of fatty liver is when the fat content in liver cells exceeds 5%, which can only be diagnosed through abdominal ultrasound examination by Western medicine (appearing relatively white). The liver is an important site for the metabolism of die...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Eliminate Hepatitis B Carriers?
Understanding Jaw Dislocation: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Western Treatment
Jaw dislocation Hello doctor, my brother dislocated his jaw and went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic where the doctor prescribed a self-paid medication in capsule form called Bonesajon. We feel a bit taken advantage of. What is this medication, and what are its uses and ...
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Hello, A-Jie netizen! 1. Whether to seek treatment for a dislocated jaw from traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine is subjective. The causes of a dislocated jaw may include: (1) the patient experiencing temporomandibular joint disorder due to stress; (2) an actual di...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Dislocation: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Western Treatment
Post-Surgery Recovery: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heart Health
Postoperative care Hello Dr. Lin, I recently suffered a myocardial infarction and have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery. I am currently in the recovery phase. In addition to regularly taking the lipid-lowering and anti-vascular occlusion medications prescribed by my docto...
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1. Myocardial infarction is classified as an acute and critical condition that requires immediate transfer to a large Western medicine hospital for emergency intensive care treatment, along with necessary interventions from Western medicine to save lives. After undergoing coronar...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Heart Health
Understanding the Health Impacts of Excessive Masturbation: A Holistic Approach
The issue of masturbation? I have been experiencing headaches and dizziness for a long time, and my insomnia has not improved. After taking sleeping pills, I feel very lethargic upon waking. I have consulted a Western medicine doctor and received medication, but my symptoms have ...
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Hello, regarding your question, here are my answers: 1. Experiencing sexual urges and masturbation after watching adult films is a normal phenomenon in the growth of boys. It is a common part of their development. Masturbation and nocturnal emissions occurring once a week shoul...[Read More] Understanding the Health Impacts of Excessive Masturbation: A Holistic Approach
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Improve Treatment for Hemolytic Anemia?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can improve the treatment of hemolytic anemia? Hello Doctor, I have been diagnosed with thalassemia, which has led to hemolytic anemia and jaundice. My sclera and limbs are showing yellowing symptoms! I did not have jaundice symptoms before the ...
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1. Beta-thalassemia, based on your blood test results, shows a hemoglobin level of 10.1 g/dL, white blood cell count of 5030, and total bilirubin of 4.0 mg/dL, indicating hemolytic anemia. This condition has a higher incidence rate of 1-2% in southern China. Beta-thalassemia is a...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Improve Treatment for Hemolytic Anemia?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cure Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids?
Lower limb varicose veins & hemorrhoids Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if there is a chance for cure in Traditional Chinese Medicine for lower limb varicose veins and "third-degree hemorrhoids" that have been present for over 20 years. What treatment methods are...
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Hello, I have had lower extremity varicose veins for many years. In the third stage, the skin color can turn dark, and in severe cases, it can become discolored. I would recommend wearing compression stockings and consulting a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner f...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cure Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids?
Morning Bitter Taste and Nasal Congestion: Causes and Remedies
Bitter taste in the mouth along with nasal congestion and runny nose? 1. Doctor, I have a question: I often wake up with a bitter taste in my mouth, especially in the morning. What could be the cause of this, and how can I improve it? 2. In the winter, after I wake up and wash ...
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Hello, everyone. 1. Waking up with a bitter taste in the mouth, especially in the morning, may be caused by allergic rhinitis leading to nasal congestion, which results in mouth breathing and subsequently causes dry mouth and a bitter taste. It is important to address the nasal...[Read More] Morning Bitter Taste and Nasal Congestion: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Bronchiectasis: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Treatments
Bronchiectasis Hello: My mother was diagnosed with bronchiectasis three years ago and is currently not taking any medication. Due to long-term coughing, she is experiencing physical and mental discomfort. My mother's symptoms include a productive cough with yellow sputum, mo...
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Hello! 1. Based on your mother's symptoms of yellow phlegm, excessive white phlegm, yellow urine, bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath, and excessive coughing, she should use medications that clear heat, resolve phlegm, and suppress cough. Qingqi Huatan Wan (containing Hu...[Read More] Understanding Bronchiectasis: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Treatments
Effective Natural Remedies for Sciatica Pain Relief in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sciatica The following is a translation of the content regarding the treatment of sciatica: I came across an article online about treating sciatica, and since I am unsure of its efficacy, I hesitate to try it. I have a few questions for the director: 1. Is there any classical re...
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Dear user seeking urgent treatment, Here are brief answers to your questions: 1. Sciatica is a common condition encountered by both Western and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. It is primarily caused by overexertion or injuries such as herniated discs that compress t...[Read More] Effective Natural Remedies for Sciatica Pain Relief in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Sciatica Relief
Sciatica I'm sorry! It has been over ten days since my last inquiry, and I have not seen any relevant responses. I am unsure if my previous upload was unsuccessful, which may have caused you not to receive my questions. Therefore, I must ask again. Thank you for taking the t...
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Dear user seeking urgent treatment, Your questions are answered briefly as follows: 1. Sciatica is a condition commonly encountered by both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. It is primarily caused by overexertion or injuries such as herniated discs that le...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Sciatica Relief
Understanding Shoulder and Neck Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Shoulder, neck, and headache pain? Hello: I have recently been experiencing shoulder and neck pain, which sometimes becomes severe enough to cause headaches. What could be the cause of this? I have a cyst in my chest (which I have checked annually), and I often experience breast ...
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Dear online friend, 1. Experiencing shoulder and neck pain that sometimes escalates to headaches may be caused by excessive work or life stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests that acupuncture at points such as Taiyang, Baihui, and Jianjing can help alleviate this. ...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder and Neck Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Can Patients with Chocolate Cysts Safely Use Evening Primrose Oil?
Chocolate cyst Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a chocolate cyst (endometriosis), which was already 7-8 cm in size at the time of discovery. The doctor recommended surgical treatment, and after the surgery, I continued to take oral contraceptives and returned to ...
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Hello, online friends! 1. Evening primrose, also known as Oenothera biennis, is a biennial herb. The flowers of the evening primrose bloom slowly in the evening and wither by dawn, making it a plant that only blooms for the moon. Native Americans used evening primrose to treat ...[Read More] Can Patients with Chocolate Cysts Safely Use Evening Primrose Oil?
Managing Chronic Constipation: Herbal Remedies and Health Tips
Chronic constipation I have been seeing a Western doctor before turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine because the medications were too strong. Can I additionally brew some herbal ingredients to drink? Is this similar to acne, requiring a long-term battle? What health maintenanc...
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Dear online users, 1. Previously, I consulted a Western medicine doctor, but due to the strong side effects of the medications, I switched to Traditional Chinese Medicine. I regularly brew herbal teas with ingredients such as Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), Astragalus membranac...[Read More] Managing Chronic Constipation: Herbal Remedies and Health Tips