Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Palpitations, medication consultation? Hello, Dr. Yan. I apologize for bothering you. Since last year, I have been experiencing a sensation of missed heartbeats. After a cardiology examination, it was found that I had around 500 ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) in one da...

Depression and hard lumps after gua sha on the calf muscles? The coach discovered that the cause of the knee pain might be due to excessive tightness in the calf muscles. During a scraping therapy similar to gua sha, 1. there was a localized indentation in the midsection of the c...

It has been two days since the acupuncture treatment, and I still feel soreness and pain? On Tuesday (3/30), I received acupuncture from a licensed Western medicine practitioner due to knee issues. It has been two days since the treatment, and the acupuncture points on my arm and...

High myopia, elevated intraocular pressure? 1. Can acupuncture performed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner reduce the degree of high myopia and restore normal vision? 2. Frequently experiencing high intraocular pressure.

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...

Wrist injury Hello Dr. Lu, I am writing regarding case number <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/156315">#156315</a>. Last June, I experienced wrist pain due to improper push-up form. Although the pain was tolerable at the time, I did not seek aggressive ...

Wrist issues Hello Dr. Lu, last June I experienced wrist pain due to incorrect push-up form. Although the pain was tolerable at the time, it worsened at the beginning of this year to the point where I cannot exert force; any effort, such as twisting motions (like opening a jar), ...

Gray hair issue? Dear Doctor: I have noticed an increase in white hair over the past year. A report on traditional Chinese medicine on television suggested that consuming mulberry leaf powder and black sesame (powder) can improve this condition and turn white hair back to black. ...

Chronic gastritis I used to have a binge eating habit that lasted for several years. Recently, I've noticed that my tongue is particularly dry, with a thick white coating, bad breath, and sometimes a sour taste in my mouth. I believe this might be related to stomach heat, so...

Facial nerve Hello doctor, I have been suffering from facial nerve spasms for many years due to excessively high frequency of involuntary nerve contractions. I am currently receiving treatment from Western medicine. I have researched related information online, and it seems that ...

Discomfort after acupuncture? The patient sustained a lower back injury and received acupuncture on the dorsal side of the right hand, specifically near the area below the index and middle fingers, as well as below the ring and little fingers. During the acupuncture session, disc...

The questions regarding Fuzi (Aconite), Zhenwu Decoction, and Western medicine? Hello Dr. Yan, I have been experiencing occasional numbness and pain in my trapezius muscle, as well as dizziness (non-rotational) for the past two to three years. I consulted a traditional Chinese me...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment Hello Doctor: I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger due to my previous job, which required lifting heavy objects and frequent use of my hands. However, after undergoing rehabilitation, my carpal tunnel syndrome has...

Swelling, pain, and numbness in the ankle? Hello, doctor. I originally had an old injury in my foot. About two months ago, I experienced swelling and pain on both the inner and outer sides of my left ankle, and I felt numbness when lightly touching the front of my left ankle. Ini...

Facial nerve + tinnitus Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. Earlier this year, I experienced facial nerve paralysis on the right side of my face. I underwent acupuncture and electrical therapy, and I made a good recovery. However, I have noticed that I tend to exert mo...

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Breast Enhancement Hello, doctor. I previously asked a question with the ID 140622. My mother has large breasts, size G, and she had body supplements when she was younger. My grandmother's breasts are relatively small, probably around B or C,...

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Breast Enhancement Hello, doctor. I am 23 years old and have a cold constitution. My menstrual cycle is not very regular, and I have a pear-shaped body. If I eat a little less, my breasts noticeably shrink, almost by a cup size, but I experience b...

Sprain with significant cold sensation? I go for acupuncture every week due to a sprain, and each time they check my pulse. During my most recent visit, the doctor mentioned that my coldness has increased compared to before. At that moment, I only thought about how I haven't...

Ankle sprain for three months? I have had a sprained ankle for three months now. Initially, I sought help from Western medicine, but it was ineffective; they only told me that my ankle was inflamed. I then turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine. During my first visit, due to time...

There is pain in the knee during a specific movement, as if it is getting stuck? Sometimes I experience pain while walking, particularly during certain movements, such as when I exert force on my foot, which causes a sudden, sharp pain that feels like it's getting stuck. How...