Dr. Lin Qingzhong reply Traditional Chinese Medicine Question - Page 3

Male hormones I would like to inquire about my testosterone levels, which are low (2.61 ng/ml). Can traditional Chinese medicine help adjust this, or is it necessary to supplement hormones through Western medicine? Are there any recommended herbal formulas? (For reference) Thank ...

Can a three-year-old child take Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Kong Sheng Zhen Zhong Dan? Hello Dr. Lin: My child is currently three years old and was diagnosed with macrocephaly at over one year old, which has resulted in cognitive and language developmental delays. We are currently unde...

Burning sensation of the tongue Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue. It starts about three hours after I wake up and after my afternoon nap, whether it's a workday or a holiday. Initially, I feel tired and want to rest; if I don't rest or sleep at tha...

Delayed language comprehension in toddlers! Hello Dr. Lin! My child is experiencing language delay and comprehension delay. At two years and nine months old, he still cannot speak a complete sentence (no more than four words in a sentence), and his understanding is also poorer th...

Ovarian cyst? My daughter had ovarian cysts on both sides during her junior high school years; one side had a serous cyst and the other had a teratoma. In 2007, she underwent surgery to remove the cyst and teratoma. However, this October, a 5 cm serous cyst was found on the right...

The issue of penile size? Concerns about penile size? Is there still hope with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Age: 33. I have consulted a TCM doctor and have been taking Gui Lu Er Xian Wan and Yi Guan Jian. Can these medications help the penis grow again? If so, how long sho...

The definition of wheezing? The definition of wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, typically indicating a narrowing of the airways. In adult males, a respiratory rate exceeding 20 breaths per minute at rest may be considered indicative of potential whe...

Eight-Treasure Soup for Nursing Mothers Hello doctor, I recently visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who said that I have insufficient Qi and blood. They prescribed me Ba Zhen Tang and mugwort, but I am currently breastfeeding. I've heard that Ba Zhen Tang, which c...

Can these Chinese herbal medicines be consumed long-term? I now brew a pot daily with goji berries, white ginseng, and ophiopogon, and drink it like plain water. Is this good for me? What are the long-term benefits and drawbacks for my health? What specific areas of the body do g...

Diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B? Hello Dr. Lin, I visited your hospital today for a check-up on hepatitis B. The doctor said everything is fine! However, there was one index that was only 0.44 and not yet at 1.0, but I forgot to ask the doctor about it. Does this indicat...

What can be eaten to promote bone growth? What can I eat to promote bone growth? I am currently in the second year of junior high school and suffered a closed fracture of the ankle bone in May this year, which did not require surgery. Recently, after playing basketball, my foot h...

Horizontal ridges on toenails? I have a few questions for Dr. Lin: 1. My toenails have horizontal ridges; what does this indicate? 2. Additionally, I have almost no lunulae on my fingers or toes; what could this mean? 3. I have some white spots on my hands; what does this conditi...

Varicocele Hello, I would like to ask if varicocele can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? Or can it be improved by taking herbal medicine or other methods? If so, can any traditional Chinese medicine practitioner handle this? What should I eat more or less of in my da...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Breastfeeding Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the traditional Chinese medicine prescription of Jiawei Xiaoyao San (9g), Wang Buliuxing (2g), and Danshen (2g) that I received for my reduced milk supply during breastfeeding will affect my baby...

Infant constitution conditioning! Hello Dr. Lin: I have two children at home (a boy and a girl, twins, aged 1 year and 4 months; the boy weighs 12 kg and the girl weighs 11.4 kg) who frequently get sick with colds. In recent months, they have often been ill, experiencing gastroen...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I drink longan and red dates after my menstrual period, but I've heard that longan and red dates can cause uterine fibroids to grow larger. Is that true? I am thirty years old, but I have a lot of gray hair. Why is that?

Diabetes mellitus Hello Dr. Lin, 1. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, what is the underlying issue with diabetes? 2. The doctor mentioned that both medication and insulin injections are options; which one causes the least harm to the liver and kidneys?

Stewed Pears with Chuanbei and Rock Sugar Hello Dr. Lin: My younger brother was previously diagnosed with pharyngitis and acute bronchitis. During a chest X-ray, it was found that there is phlegm accumulation in his lungs, and I was advised to help him with expectoration. I found...

The difference between "anti-inflammatory" and "anti-inflammatory" in herbal medicine lies primarily in their usage and context. "Anti-inflammatory" refers to substances or treatments that reduce inflammation, which is the body's response to inj...

Breast cancer Dear Dr. Lin: My wife is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and her white blood cell count is low due to the chemotherapy drugs. I would like to know if it is safe for her to drink a tea made from astragalus, goji berries, and red dates to boost he...