Dr. Yan Sumei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine Question - Page 2

What does the term "urinary contraction effect" mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Hello, Dr. Yan. I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask you about the following: (Yizhiren, Wuyao, Shanyao) There are claims online that they can cause urinary contraction. ...

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my menstrual cycle could cause a delay in my period. For the past month or two, my menstrual flow has been light, and I consulted a gynecologist who said there were no issues wi...

Will commercially available ginseng extract or scientific herbal medicine affect the efficacy of antiviral medications? I heard from the pharmacist that the components in ginseng may reduce the efficacy of my current medication. Since hepatitis C medications are extremely expensi...

Arterial vascular occlusion Hello, Dr. Yan. My grandfather has severe blockage in three coronary arteries and also significant blockage in the carotid arteries. I would like to ask: 1. Can traditional Chinese medicine help improve the blockage? 2. Does traditional Chinese medicin...

Medication Consultation Hello, Dr. Yan. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis three months ago and am currently undergoing treatment with Western medicine. I am now seeking to balance my health with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since interstitial cystitis can be aggravated ...

Gastrointestinal discomfort I have had a problem with bloating for many years. Previous gastroscopy examinations showed mild gastritis, but recently it has worsened, and I experience bloating daily. My stomach's peristalsis is slow, making it difficult to relieve the bloatin...

Yin deficiency with excess heat Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dry mouth and bad breath for a year. Since I am abroad, I cannot see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. After some research, I believe it is due to Yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, so I st...

Yin deficiency with excess heat I used to masturbate every day, but after going abroad for studies, my body suddenly became very unwell, possibly due to the weather. At first, my mouth became very dry, to the point of having no saliva, and it had an unpleasant odor. I also experi...

Ventricular premature contraction (VPC) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if traditional Chinese medicine can help control the symptoms of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which sometimes cause a sensation of missed heartbeats. Western medicine only offers options like...

Bowel issues Dear Doctor: What could be the causes of a burning sensation during bowel movements? How should it be treated?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the timing of sleep and wakefulness is believed to be closely related to the body's natural rhythms and the flow of Qi (vital energy). It is generally recommended to go to Hello, Doctor: Recently, I came across some reports mentioning that so...

Pain in the hands and feet? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my hands and feet recently. At that time, I was worried about rheumatoid arthritis, and the more I thought about it, the more it hurt. Later, I went to see an immunologist, who told me everything was fine....

Dizziness, nausea? Hello Dr. Yan, recently the symptoms that had not occurred for over five months have returned. Previously, I sought help from Western medicine without resolution. To avoid confusion in my explanation, I will list the symptoms in order of occurrence. 1. (Usual...

Herpes issues? Hello, Doctor: I have an issue with herpes simplex virus type 1, which is occurring in the genital area. I have seen both urologists and dermatologists in Western medicine, and my symptoms have improved. However, both the urologists and dermatologists have stated t...

Become very heat-sensitive? Hello Dr. Yan, I have a somewhat unusual question. It seems to have started last summer. 1. During the summer, when I am exposed to the sun for more than ten minutes, I often experience dizziness, weakness, nausea, slight headaches, elevated blood pr...

Chalazion has been recurrent? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about chalazion. Last year, I developed a chalazion on my left eye, and despite seeing an ophthalmologist and using medications, it did not improve. In March of this year, I underwent a minor surgery to remove t...

Balanoposthitis I feel that the frequency of balanitis is increasing. During inflammation, the local foreskin and glans become red and swollen, accompanied by itching and an unpleasant odor. In more severe cases, there may be flaking of the glans. Visiting a urologist and taking ...

Musk can cause the narrowed lumen of blood vessels to widen? Hello Dr. Yen, I would like to ask you about severe coronary artery blockage: 1. How much percentage of blood flow can be restored by taking musk? 2. After taking musk, will the narrowed blood vessels increase in diamet...

Dry tongue Is my dry tongue related to my gastric ulcer, or are they independent symptoms? I don't think I eat too salty, as both symptoms occurred within a certain period (they appeared together, and by the way, my tongue coating is a bit yellow). Since I usually eat at the...

Dry tongue? Hello, recently I have been experiencing a dry tongue after meals and some symptoms of gastric ulcers (I had similar symptoms a month ago, both occurring together). I had blood and urine tests done by a doctor; my fasting blood sugar was 99 mg/dL and 104 mg/dL after d...