Traditional Chinese medicine, Neurology FAQ

Understanding Retrograde Neurotherapy: A Breakthrough in Neurological Treatment

Inquiry about retrograde neurotherapy? Here is the clinic information I found regarding Retrograde Neural Therapy for your reference and assessment to assist me in determining if it is the correct medical approach. Thank you. **Dr. Huang Chong-Hsin's Profile** **Education...

Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, this therapy (retrograde neurotherapy) does not fall within the scope of traditional neurology that I have studied, so I cannot comment or compare it. I recommend consulting other advanced physicians. Thank you.

Understanding Frequent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Better Health

I have been experiencing frequent dizziness lately? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness over the past week or two, especially when I am fatigued. Each time I feel dizzy, resting or taking a short nap alleviates the symptoms. When the dizziness is severe, if ...

Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
It seems that your dizziness may be related to poor sleep quality. I recommend starting by improving your sleep quality and incorporating aerobic exercise daily or every other day, as this can help with nerve stability and sleep. If you still feel unrested, I suggest consulting a...

Improving Peripheral Nerve Weakness: Insights and Solutions

Peripheral nerves are relatively weak? Dear Dr. Yeh: My mother previously visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner because she has developed many small brown spots on her skin, resembling tiny moles. They are neither painful nor itchy. The practitioner mentioned that m...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: I'm sorry! A diagnosis cannot be made based on this description; please see a neurologist for an examination to confirm.

Understanding Left Buttock Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Pain in the left buttock? Hello Dr. Yeh, About two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain in my left buttock. The symptoms are as follows: 1. My entire left calf feels numb. 2. The left side of my body feels somewhat cold, while the right side is at a normal temperature. 3. I am...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: It may be tendonitis. You can visit a nearby neurologist for treatment, and an examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Understanding Morning Dizziness: Causes and Remedies for Better Energy

excuse me? Hello Doctor: I experience dizziness every morning when I wake up and feel a strong urge to continue sleeping, yet I feel quite alert in the evenings before bed. This morning dizziness has been occurring for one to two years. Recently, after my menstrual period, I have...

Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It sounds like your sleep schedule has shifted later, which is quite common among modern young people. They tend to go to bed after midnight and wake up late, sometimes even until noon. If this does not affect work or daily life, there is no need to force yourself to change. Howe...

Understanding Neurological Issues: Seeking Help for Unexplained Symptoms

Consultation I have a seemingly absurd but actually serious question, and I hope to get an answer here. (I once asked a doctor, but was treated like I was crazy.) In high school, I had pseudo-myopia but did not want to become myopic. My mother happened to have bought traditional ...

Dr. Zhuang Yumin Reply:
Dear Yu: Your question is indeed difficult to answer. Whether the issue with traditional Chinese medicine is related to your symptoms cannot be determined without immediate testing. If you are simply troubled by chronic headaches, objective examinations such as an electroencephal...

Why Does My Husband's Back Pain Only Occur After 4 Hours of Sleep?

Pain occurs only after sleeping for more than 4 hours? My husband and I got married at the end of November last year. Just before that, his lower back started hurting every day. Normally, he doesn't experience any pain or discomfort, but every night, if he sleeps for more th...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. Is your mattress too soft? If so, try switching to a firmer mattress. 2. If there is still no improvement, please consult a neurologist. 3. During the day, engage in some lumbar exercises (but don't rush).

Neck Injury: Can Muscle Strain Affect Concentration and Brain Function?

Neck injury Hello doctor, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for spinal manipulation, and I injured the muscles in my neck. I visited a doctor who took X-rays and said there were no abnormalities, but there might be muscle inflammation. I feel like I am hav...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. This condition should not affect the brain. 2. Tendonitis requires rest, heat therapy, and appropriate activity; be sure not to maintain the same position for too long. Generally, it is advisable to move every 40 to 50 minutes.

Understanding Lower Back Pain: Is It Related to Kidney Issues?

Lower back pain is common? Hello, doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing frequent soreness in my lower back, and I'm unsure if it's related to my kidneys. The soreness is located slightly to the right of my spine and a bit above my left thigh. I have consulted a ...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: Is the pain localized to a specific point? Could it be related to changes in posture? If it is primarily caused by tendonitis or fatigue, you may try using warm compresses, resting, and rehabilitation exercises. In such cases, symptoms should not require corticosteroids, b...

Understanding Headaches, Dizziness, and Nausea: When to Seek Help

Headache, dizziness, and nausea? In the past few weeks, I have been experiencing frequent headaches, shoulder pain, and back pain even when carrying an empty backpack. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagnosed me with poor blood circulation based on my p...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello, Mēi Mēi: The cause of the headache is under investigation, and the shoulder pain is likely due to tendinitis. It is recommended to see a neurologist for further examination.

Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When Your Body Feels Numb

excuse me? 1. I exert myself without realizing it; even when I feel like I'm exerting effort, it seems as if I'm not really doing anything. 2. My skin's sensitivity to cold, heat, and pain is not very strong; it feels like someone else is touching my skin when I t...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
How do psychiatrists refer to issues that are not related to the brain?

Understanding the Connection Between Head Injuries and Lower Back Pain

Brain issues and lower back pain? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask two questions. I have previously experienced a head injury and often have nosebleeds. I have consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who mentioned that my brain may have sustained damage and that ...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
1. If there are signs of a stroke, please first consult a neurologist. 2. It is advisable to engage in more back exercises and apply heat therapy. If there is no improvement, further evaluation by a neurologist or a rehabilitation specialist is still necessary.

Understanding Muscle Twitches: Are They Related to Heart Rhythm Issues?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Doctor: I often experience muscle twitching, which is not localized but occurs throughout my body. I do not feel any pain, only the sensation of muscle twitching. I have previously consulted a traditional ...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Muscle twitching can be evaluated by a neurologist and is not related to arrhythmia.

Seeking Help for Long-Standing Facial Nerve Issues: A Patient's Journey

Doctor, I have a problem with my facial nerve? Dear Dr. Yeh, my facial nerve issue began around the fifth grade. At that time, my parents thought it would heal on its own, so I only saw a doctor once or twice. Now, I still haven't recovered, and there is a significant differ...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The onset of the illness has been quite some time ago, and progress may be limited.

Understanding Consciousness Disorders: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Could you please clarify the issue regarding consciousness disorders? The individual experienced episodes of tachycardia and a sensation of distortion ten years ago and went to the emergency room. Similar episodes occurred 4 to 5 times subsequently, but ceased three years ago. Ho...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
1. Is your work too exhausting? 2. What was your mental state at the time of the incident? 3. Have you consumed coffee or any other stimulants? 4. What is your sleep pattern like? Based on these questions, it seems that there may be an unconscious disorder, possibly rela...

Post-Stroke Care: Key Considerations for Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask about my father, who had a stroke 16 days ago. His left side is weaker but he can still move it. Initially, his recovery was good; he has started rehabilitation and eating again. However, the hospital did not inform us of any precaution...

Dr. Qiu Conglang Reply:
Hello: Patients who have suffered a stroke may experience difficulties with swallowing and reflex responses. Typically, after a period of rehabilitation, these functions can gradually improve; however, in more severe cases, long-term feeding via a nasogastric tube may be necessar...

Understanding Chronic Pain Near the Ear: Causes and Treatment Options

It should be considered a headache as well? I have been troubled by a strange soreness for ten years. Please help me with the area about five centimeters behind my right earlobe (where I can feel a tendon) in a deeper layer. During the summer heat, the soreness becomes so intense...

Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
Hello! Western medicine refers to it as fascia (or tendon) pain, while traditional Chinese medicine suggests it is due to stagnation of qi and blood. Personally, I lean towards the traditional Chinese medicine perspective. I recommend considering acupuncture treatment. Thank you!

Understanding Post-Lumbar Puncture Pain: Causes and Concerns

Pain I was recently hospitalized for meningitis and underwent a lumbar puncture. Since then, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my lower back, along with soreness in the nearby muscles. Whenever I sit for a while and then stand up, I feel significant pain in the area whe...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Lumbar puncture may cause some muscle soreness, but it should not be a major concern. The soreness in the pelvis and thighs is likely unrelated. Cerebrospinal fluid is a dynamically flowing substance, and there is no issue of depletion.

Advanced Treatments for Postherpetic Neuralgia: Seeking Relief After Shingles

Shingles. Neuralgia? Hello Dr. Lai: Two years ago, I had shingles on my chest and arms. After the blisters healed, the nerve pain has been unbearable. I have tried many treatment methods, including traditional Chinese medicine folk remedies, several months of medication from a ne...

Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
Come try it here.

Seeking Help for Chronic Headaches: Finding the Right Specialist

Help me! (Forwarded from the Director's mailbox) Hello Director: I would like to ask for your advice. My sister has been experiencing severe headaches every day, possibly due to work-related stress. The pain is so intense that it feels like it could explode, and she has been...

Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, primarily vascular, neurological, or muscular in nature. In this regard, your sister can visit a neurology clinic for assistance!

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