Dr. Yan Sumei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine Question - Page 6

Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation I apologize for the inquiry. Due to high blood pressure during childbirth, I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for body recovery and have not taken Western medicine. It has been 5 years now, and the doctor has prescribed Bu Ya...

Missed menstruation? Hello, Doctor. Since I started menstruating, my periods have always been quite regular, especially in the last two to three years, occurring approximately every twenty days. However, my menstrual flow tends to be on the heavier side, bright red, and sometimes...

Gallbladder stone issues? Hello Dr. Yan: I was recently diagnosed with gallstones and would like to ask if surgery is the only option for treating gallstones. Are there any treatment methods available in traditional Chinese medicine? Thank you!

Headache issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing headaches recently. The pain is not localized and comes and goes, feeling like it's coming from inside. What can I do to improve this? Thank you.

Medication Use During Breastfeeding Hello, doctor. May I ask if the following medications can be taken during breastfeeding? Ephedra 1 qian, Asarum 1 qian, Processed Aconite 2 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Rehmannia 6 qian. Thank you for your response, and I appreciate your hard work.

Peeling and itching of the nose? Hello, I currently have allergic rhinitis. I have undergone two surgeries with an otolaryngologist, specifically carbon dioxide laser surgery. After the first surgery, I initially did not notice any changes, but later I felt that my allergy sympto...

Surgery and its impact on the gastrointestinal system? I just had surgery for an aneurysm last month, during which part of my liver and kidney were removed. However, I now find myself easily experiencing constipation from consuming hot and dry foods, and diarrhea from cold and co...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Contraceptive Pills I would like to ask the doctor, I have been taking birth control pills for almost a year now, specifically the over-the-counter brand "Yueji." Recently, I have noticed a decrease in my hair volume. My mother is sugges...

The taste of medication? My daughter has been regularly visiting a large hospital for traditional Chinese medicine. Today, the physician prescribed her Gui Pi Decoction, Wen Jing Decoction, Gui Zhi Decoction, Ejiao, and Xianhe Cao. However, she found the taste very unpleasant ton...

Lip issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a cool sensation around my lips, and sometimes I feel like saliva is dripping down, but when I check, there is no saliva. Can you help clarify what this condition might be? Thank you.

I would like to inquire about information related to dizziness. Thank you, doctor? About two years ago (if I remember the timing correctly), I experienced dizziness where everything seemed to spin. I went to the Veterans General Hospital to see a doctor, who performed the Epley m...

Seven-leaf gall tea leaves, harmonizing cold properties? Hello, doctor! I usually drink Seven Leaves tea, but I found out that it has a cooling property. Can I eat a slice of ginger before drinking the tea to balance its cooling nature? I would like to hear your opinion on this! ...

Doctor, is it safe for someone at high risk for gestational hypertension to take liver health pills? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about my wife, who is currently 5-6 months pregnant. During the early stages of her pregnancy, her obstetrician detected a high risk of gesta...

Menstrual delay after taking Chinese herbal medicine for breast enhancement? Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle was on December 8, January 7, and February 11, but I haven't had my period in March. I started taking herbal breast enhancement medication from a traditional Chinese...

Menstrual Issues - Prolonged Menstruation The menstrual cycle is normal, but this period has been prolonged (this is the first occurrence). It has been 14 days since the onset of menstruation, and it is still ongoing. The color is normal, and there are no discomforting symptoms. ...

Efficacy of the prescription? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing poor sleep and increased stress and anxiety since the second half of the year. Recently, I decided to consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. The doctor prescribed me a formula consisting of G...

Abdominal pain with missed menstruation? Hello Dr. Yan, Due to some previous issues, my health has deteriorated. Since May of this year, my menstrual cycle has been delayed, and now it occurs every two months, around the 15th. On the 15th of the month when I do not have my perio...

Herbal formula for tonifying lung deficiency (Powdered Ginseng, Cordyceps, and Mother-of-Pearl in proportion)? Hello, Doctor: I had a cold previously and improved with medication, but my cough has not completely resolved; it comes and goes. The doctor I consulted mentioned that I...

Experiencing excessive thoughts and feelings of unease? If a physician diagnoses schizophrenia and there is a worsening of memory, would the herbal formula Yao Gan San be helpful?

Pain in the lower right side of the body? Since August, I have been experiencing soreness and numbness from my lower right back, abdomen, waist, and hips down to the soles of my feet. I visited a gynecologist (one doctor mentioned a small growth on my right ovary, while another s...