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Understanding Post-Fall Symptoms: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

I would like to ask the doctor? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you some questions. A year ago, I fell and landed directly on my hip. At that time, I didn't think much of it. Later, I saw a Western medicine doctor and received electrotherapy, but it didn't help much. ...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello, Chestnut: I'm not sure which acupuncture points the doctor treated you with, which areas were manipulated, or what techniques were used. Due to insufficient information, I find it difficult to provide an answer. However, both acupuncture and manual therapy typically r...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Hyperthyroidism Symptoms?

Thyroid issues? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask you a question regarding hyperthyroidism symptoms. Can traditional Chinese medicine help? I experience discomfort when taking Western medications, so I am wondering if there are any Chinese herbal remedies that could be effective...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, Gunking! 1. Benign thyroid tumors include thyroid adenomas and cysts, which are more common in young women. The causes are related to iodine deficiency and endocrine disorders, although the exact etiology remains unclear. Due to hyperthyroidism and increased metabolic ra...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Reduce Eye Bags?

excuse me? Doctor, I have very swollen and deep eye bags. I'm wondering if traditional Chinese medicine can effectively eliminate them. I also heard that acupuncture beauty treatments, which involve inserting needles into the face, can help treat eye bags. Is this treatment ...


Dr. Chu Baiqing Reply:
Hello: There are many reasons for swollen eye bags. Excluding genetic factors, most are due to poor local circulation. The dark color can sometimes be attributed to thin skin or deep eye sockets, which requires a personal examination to determine. Acupuncture for beauty aims to e...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis

Patients with seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea? Hello, Doctor: I have rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. I have seen a Western doctor for nearly a year without improvement. Western medicine generally believes this is caused by my constitution, and there is currently no cure. I a...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear: Online user Zhuo Dai, Your question: Here is the response: Rosacea, also known as rhinophyma or acne rosacea, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the nose and is common in middle-aged individuals. It typically presents as redness of the skin ...

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Understanding Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments for Curved Index Fingers

Pain and curvature of the index finger? Hello Doctor, for the past two months, I have been experiencing some pain in the bending of my left and right index fingers, but the other fingers are not affected. Additionally, I have some pain in my right shoulder when I raise my arm, bu...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsieh, Regarding your question, here is the response: 1. In the past two months, you have experienced some pain in the bending of your left and right index fingers, while the other fingers are not affected. Additionally, you have some pain in your right shoulder when r...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You Grow Taller?

I want to grow taller? Are these remedies effective? 1. Height-Enhancing Herbal Soup Ingredients: 10g cinnamon, 30g astragalus, 30g American ginseng, 30g white atractylodes, 30g poria, 20g licorice, 20g angelica sinensis, 20g white peony, 30g cooked rehmannia, 20g ligusticum wa...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Height is influenced by two main factors: congenital (genetic) and acquired (including exercise, nutrition, a positive mood, and adequate sleep). Since you are in your puberty, it is important to make the most of this golden period. Based on your description of being 160 cm tall ...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Height Growth in Teens

I want to grow taller? I am currently in the second year of junior high school, but I am only 160 cm tall, which makes me feel quite short. I would like to know if these remedies are effective for height increase. 1. Height-Enhancing Herbal Soup Ingredients: - Cinnamon 3g - As...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Height is influenced by two main factors: genetic (congenital) and environmental (including exercise, nutrition, a positive mood, and adequate sleep). Since you are in your puberty, it is important to make the most of this golden period. Based on your description of a height of 1...

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Effective Treatments for Chest Pain: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chest pain Hello Dr. Huang: I have been exercising regularly and have a habit of sleeping on my side. The muscles in both of my chest areas (near the shoulder joints) have been sore for about one to two years. X-rays have shown normal results. Would using a massage stick or gua s...


Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: The letter mentions shoulder and arm pain caused by exercise or improper posture, which is quite common in clinical practice. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes this is often due to rheumatism and poor circulation of Qi and blood. Modern medicine typically attributes it...

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Chronic Cough: Seeking Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Chronic cough that has not improved (Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment has been ongoing for over 8 months)? Dear compassionate individuals and esteemed members of the medical community, [Symptoms]: Persistent cough that has not improved (Traditional Chinese Medicine treatme...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Persistent cough that has not improved after more than 8 months of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Based on your complaints, it is advisable to first rule out allergic cough, considering factors in your work and surrounding environment such as dust and lint. 2. Additi...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Breast Size Issues?

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist Doctor, is it true that traditional Chinese medicine for breast enhancement is ineffective for someone who is very thin and has little breast tissue, like an A-cup? No matter how I take it, it probably won't work, right? Even acupuncture d...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
For each person, the fastest way to change their appearance is through cosmetic surgery.

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Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

The distress of lower back pain? Hello, I would like to inquire about my lower back pain. It started at some point, and I have been experiencing discomfort in the area just behind my navel, slightly to the left. When I first wake up, I can hardly bend my body. Even more concernin...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may indicate a lumbar muscle strain, but since it has not healed, it keeps recurring. If you choose to see a Western medicine doctor, you can opt for a neurosurgeon or a rehabilitation specialist. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture or tui na (Chines...

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Effective Remedies for Post-Nasal Drip from Allergies

Post-nasal drip Hello: Due to nasal allergies, I often experience post-nasal drip that gets stuck in my throat, making it difficult to swallow or cough it out. Each time, I have to go to the hospital for suction, which is really uncomfortable. Could you please suggest some method...


Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
Hello AMY: The treatment for nasal allergies should adopt a "root cause" approach. The "clearing the source" method, in addition to the suction techniques used in otolaryngology, also involves reducing secretions as another strategy. Traditional Chinese medici...

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Acupuncture for Breast Enhancement: Is 17 Still Puberty?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? I'm sorry, doctor! I didn't ask clearly before! I apologize for bothering you. Last time I asked about acupuncture for breast enhancement, and you mentioned it is effective during puberty. Is 17 still ...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, a 17-year-old may still have the opportunity for acupuncture without needing to undress. However, the ingredients and effects of the breast milk pills are unknown.

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Understanding Knee Injuries: When to Seek Further Medical Advice

Knee contusion? Hello Dr. Ding, I have a question to ask you. I previously fell and my right knee hit the ground directly. After the bruise faded, I still feel pain when pressing on my knee, but it feels like it's the tendons that are hurting. It also hurts when I kneel. At ...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the healing time for muscle and bone injuries is typically 2 to 3 months. If the symptoms are mild, it may take about 1 month. The medications prescribed by Western medicine are mostly anti-inflammatory pain relievers or muscle re...

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Effective Strategies for Targeted Weight Loss: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Regarding "Likang Industry's Easy So Lazy Body Shaping Machine." Hello, Doctor. I need to lose fat from my hips and thighs by this July due to certain factors. Currently, I am 160 cm tall and weigh 55 kg. Most of my weight is concentrated in my hips and thighs, whi...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, for the body sculpting device you inquired about, you need to contact Taichung Hospital for confirmation, which is safer. For lower body obesity, localized acupuncture treatment can be considered. You might want to give it a try.

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Acupuncture for Breast Enhancement and Freckle Treatment: What You Need to Know

Acupuncture Is acupuncture for breast enhancement still effective at the age of 20? How often should acupuncture be done, every few days? What are the acupuncture points? Can acupuncture help with freckles? Thank you. What Chinese herbal remedies can improve freckles on the face ...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, acupuncture for breast enhancement is not very effective at the age of 20. It is recommended that you massage your breasts and nipples for 15 minutes daily to improve blood circulation, which can be beneficial. Freckles can be improved with topical traditional Chine...

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Effective Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture for Breast Enhancement Solutions

Breast augmentation Which traditional Chinese herbs are effective for breast enhancement? Is traditional Chinese medicine effective for breast duct obstruction? Can acupuncture promote breast enhancement? Thank you, doctor!


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Breast duct obstruction can be improved with traditional Chinese medicine that promotes lactation and nourishes the kidneys and blood. Taking these herbs during puberty may have a breast-enhancing effect, and it is important to prescribe based on individual constitution. Acupunct...

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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...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
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...

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Understanding Muscle Tightness and Pain After Ankle Injury: A TCM Perspective

How to treat? Hello, doctor. About three months ago, I injured the inner side of my ankle on my lower leg when a motorcycle ran over it. After receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is almost healed. However, a long strip of muscle has developed on the outer side of...


Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: This condition is similar to what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as "muscle cords," which are adhesions formed in muscle bundles after inflammation. These cords can cause pain during stretching or in everyday activities. However, a clinical examination is...

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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 ...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
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...

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