Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Understanding Lumbar Injuries: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lumbar spine injury grade 3? During my first visit to a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic, I had cupping done on my lower back, and the marks were deep purple. A few days ago, I went to a different integrated Chinese medicine clinic for the same issue, and this time the ...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Hello, this user. The varying shades of color observed after cupping can indeed serve as a reference for the circulation of qi and blood in the affected area, as well as the presence of any bruising. However, the depth of color can also be influenced by factors such as the intens...

Understanding Lumbar Injuries: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lumbar spine injury type 2? I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing. Previously, I felt pain in my lower back when riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, but I didn't pay much attention to it. In September, I started to experience lumbar pain at wor...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Is the numbness in your foot unilateral or bilateral? Is there any pain extending to the posterior thigh, popliteal fossa, lateral calf, and dorsum of the foot? Sciatica is merely a symptom. The sciatic nerve is present on both sides and originates from the nerve roots in the lum...

What Foods Can Support Bone Growth for Teens After Injury?

What can be eaten to promote bone growth? What can I eat to promote bone growth? I am currently in the second year of junior high school and suffered a closed fracture of the ankle bone in May this year, which did not require surgery. Recently, after playing basketball, my foot h...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Koala, 1. In May of this year, you sustained a closed fracture of the ankle bone without surgery. Recently, after playing basketball, you have been experiencing soreness in your foot. You may consider acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulat...

Understanding Ankle Sprains: When to Seek Medical Attention

The ankle is sprained (did not see a doctor)? I previously experienced what is commonly referred to in Taiwanese as "ice foot" in my right foot. I didn't see a doctor and only applied ice. Later, after kneeling for a while, it seemed to flare up again and became un...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Ms. Chang, Hello. Since your inquiry did not mention how long ago your injury occurred or the initial circumstances of the injury, it is difficult to provide an answer. From the preliminary assessment, it seems that this injury has been present for some time. You are able t...

Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

About the lower back? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my mother's recent experience of lower back pain that extends to her spinal area. Should this be treated? She works in a job where she stands all day selling food, and when she gets home, she lies down but still f...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
You should first consult an orthopedic physician for an examination. Typically, an X-ray is performed to check for any bone-related issues. If there are no problems with the bones, it may be due to muscle and ligament injuries caused by prolonged standing. Medications can be take...

Boosting Immunity in Young Children: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Infant constitution conditioning! Hello Dr. Lin: I have two children at home (a boy and a girl, twins, aged 1 year and 4 months; the boy weighs 12 kg and the girl weighs 11.4 kg) who frequently get sick with colds. In recent months, they have often been ill, experiencing gastroen...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Children love candy but often lack appetite for meals, which can be a source of frustration for parents. In clinical practice, it is common to see worried parents bringing their children to outpatient clinics, complaining that their child has a poor appetite, is short and thin, a...

Can You Continue Scalp Acupuncture for Delayed Development After a Cold?

Is it safe to perform scalp acupuncture on a child with a cold? Hello Dr. Ding: My younger brother has undergone scalp acupuncture for developmental delay for the fourth time recently. However, after the fourth session, he developed a fever early the next morning. The emergency d...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chuang, Hello, your brother can continue with acupuncture without any issues. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Han-Hsiang Attending Physician, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Understanding Scalp Acupuncture for Toddler Developmental Delays

Regarding scalp acupuncture treatment for developmental delays in infants! Hello Dr. Ding: I have a one-year-old child, and I have noticed that his motor skills are different from other one-year-olds! It seems that his movements are significantly slower. I have consulted a pediat...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chuang, Hello. Children's development has certain milestones, such as the saying from the older generation: "sitting at seven months, crawling at eight months, and teething at nine months." If a child's development does not meet these standards, it ...

Integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Scientific Perspectives

Is it not recommended to use Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine together, and are there scientific blind spots regarding this issue? Is it not recommended to combine Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment, and are there scientific blind spo...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, 1. I apologize for the delayed response as I only received the notification the day before. 2. Regarding whether Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should be used together in treatment, and if there are any scientific blind spots, I would like ...

Weight Loss, Breast Growth, and Height Increase: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Weight loss (breast enhancement and height increase) I started my weight loss journey in January of this year. Initially, I was 59 kg at a height of 158 cm, aiming to lose 1 kg per month. By June, I reached my lowest weight of 48 kg. However, during the summer job, the people the...

Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
To grow taller, one must consider bone age; if the growth plates have already fused, it is essentially impossible to increase height. Wanting to enhance breast size while also aiming to lose weight is fundamentally conflicting. If one is still in the developmental stage, it is no...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Herniated Discs?

Herniated disc Hello~ I would like to ask if herniated discs can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? How long does it usually take to see results? Can you recommend a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner near Daya? Thank you!

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Cheng / Online User 22, 1. Herniated discs can be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A herniated disc may result from prolonged heavy lifting or standing, leading to excessive pressure on the lower back, known as "lumbar degenerative syndrome." ...

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Weight Loss

Weight loss issues Hello: 1. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnose obesity patients? Can pulse diagnosis determine the type of obesity? 2. If one only takes Chinese herbal medicine, will it be effective? Are there medications that target specific areas? I've a...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr./Ms. Lai, I am pleased to receive your letter! 1. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the diagnosis of obesity is based on the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. Pulse-taking is just one part of the "palpation" metho...

Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Frozen Shoulder

Treatment for Frozen Shoulder Hello: I have rotator cuff tendonitis, and after three months of treatment with Western medicine, it has developed into frozen shoulder. I am currently seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, going twice every two days for acupuncture, he...

Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
A1: The efficacy of herbal medicine may be better than that of Western medicine. Whether treatment is necessary should be determined by your treating physician; without an examination, it is impossible to say if it is needed. This also depends on the individual's constitutio...

Understanding Sciatica vs. Gluteus Medius Inflammation: A Patient's Journey

Sciatica or gluteus medius muscle inflammation? I apologize for the inconvenience. Previously, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome. After two weeks of acupuncture, medication, and traction, my condition worsened. I then switc...

Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Sciatica is a broad and general term. The sciatic nerve branches from the lumbar and sacral spinal nerves, forming a single bundle that runs through the gluteal region, approximately at the level of the piriformis muscle. It then travels down the posterior aspect of the thigh and...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Weight Loss Effectively?

Weight loss issues Hello, Doctor: 1. Is it effective to rely solely on medication for weight loss in Traditional Chinese Medicine? 2. Are there any side effects associated with acupuncture weight loss, and is it safe?

Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Question 1: For patients with poor water metabolism who experience edema or constipation, traditional Chinese medicine can help facilitate the elimination of waste retained in the body. Some weight loss medications work by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system or inducing di...

Understanding Post-Injury Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: In 1999, I had a minor bicycle accident while not wearing glasses, and I hit the right side of the back of my head, resulting in a bump. I received treatment at that time, but it didn’t heal completely. Now it seems like there is still a p...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Mr. A-Wen, Based on your description, the most likely conditions are either a "subcutaneous nodule" or "occipital bone hyperostosis." If it is a "subcutaneous nodule," the tissue in that area is usually a fibroma, which can cause abnormalities ...

Healing Time for Ligament Injuries: Home Remedies and Recovery Tips

The ligament is injured? Symptoms: Hello Doctor, I have injured the ligaments in my lower right back extending to the upper right side of my buttocks. I feel discomfort when I lie down and try to turn over, and when walking, I feel tightness in the upper right side of my buttocks...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Pain in the lower right back extending to the upper right buttock, accompanied by discomfort when turning, is primarily caused by tightness and strain in the back muscle groups. After the acute phase, applying heat to the affected area can be beneficial. Rehabilitation exercises ...

Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Numbness in the hands and feet? I had numbness in my hands and feet, so I consulted a neurologist and underwent a nerve conduction study, which came back normal. I then saw an orthopedic doctor for X-rays, which revealed cervical spine stenosis causing compression. Currently, I a...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
It is recommended to complement the treatment with cupping, bloodletting, or the internal use of traditional Chinese medicine. However, these treatments should be determined by a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner based on individual constitution and clinical pre...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cure Severe Herniated Discs?

Can severe herniated discs be cured with traditional Chinese medicine? Dear Doctors, Recently, I came across information online suggesting that certain Aconitum-based medications can cure severe lumbar disc herniation, even in cases where Western medicine has recommended surgery...

Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Question 1: Aconite-based medications (such as Chuanwu and Caowu) are effective in treating wind-cold bi syndrome, but they have a pungent and warm nature and can be highly toxic. Caution should be exercised with dosages, and it is safest to have them prescribed by a qualified ph...

Understanding Top of Head Pain: Causes and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Crown headache Due to long working hours, I am experiencing significant stress, insufficient sleep, and severe insomnia, which has led to mental fatigue and a state of confusion. Every morning, I wake up with stiffness and soreness in my shoulders and neck, and there is intense p...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear A-Pei, Thank you for your hard work. From your description, it is clear that you are a dedicated employee under a lot of stress. Such a lifestyle can lead to various aches and pains, or even a multitude of health issues. For the soreness, you might consider visiting a tradi...

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