Bladder, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Gallstone issues? Hello doctor, I have been seeing a gastroenterologist for the past six months due to bloating in my lower abdomen and difficulty passing gas. I even went to the emergency room at night because of abdominal pain. Recently, I went to the emergency room again, and ...

Tooth and mouth pain? Hello Dr. Chang, I had a dental appointment on December 1st where I received a full-mouth X-ray. The dentist informed me that my lower right third molar (wisdom tooth) is impacted and growing at an angle, which has caused decay in the adjacent second molar. ...

Medication Consultation Hello, Dr. Yan. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis three months ago and am currently undergoing treatment with Western medicine. I am now seeking to balance my health with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since interstitial cystitis can be aggravated ...

I have many minor health issues and would like to seek a doctor's advice? Hello, Dr. Lu~ I have several minor health issues, so I would like to ask if I should see a doctor, as I’m worried I might be overreacting. Sometimes I experience stomach pain; previously, it lasted al...

Gynecology: Menstruation What should I do if I consume Coptis chinensis just before my menstrual period?

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!

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...

Pain at the anterior edge of the ear for 3 months? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of my ear (located in the Sanjiao and Gallbladder meridian areas) for three months, and it has not improved. Additionally, I have a dry and prickly sensation at the ...

Gallbladder polyp I would like to ask about a polyp in my gallbladder measuring 0.5cm x 0.6cm x 0.5cm. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, is it possible to treat gallbladder polyps with herbal medicine to make them disappear? If so, what herbs should be used? Thank ...

Frequent urination and bladder discomfort? Hello, doctor. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner yesterday due to my frequent urination issue. Although the problem of small urine volume has slightly improved, the frequency of urination in the morning has increased....

Regarding pain in the occipital region? Dear Dr. He, I would like to inquire about the area approximately two centimeters above the "Wangu" (完骨) and "Fengchi" (風池) acupoints on the left posterior side of the head, as well as the region between the "Ge Gu...

Acne, constitutional issues? Hello Doctor: I have been underweight since childhood, with a weight of about 43 kg at a height of 163 cm. I have serious acne issues, and despite trying Western medicine and topical treatments, the acne persists. Four months ago, I started seeing a T...

My mother has been experiencing frequent urination for two years? Hello, Doctor Yan. My mother is 47 years old and has been experiencing frequent urination for the past two years. She needs to go to the bathroom almost every hour and also has nocturia, sometimes urinating several...

Can we eat together? Hello. I bought a bottle of San You Bladder and Urinary Pill and Ba Wei Di Huang Wan. I would like to ask if these two can be taken together or if they should be taken separately?

Bladder Meridian Pills Hello, I would like to ask if Sanyou Bladder Lidao Pill is the same as Sang Qiao Xiao Powder? What are the differences between Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan? Thank you, doctor!

Does tapping the gallbladder meridian or scraping the liver meridian affect menstruation? Hello Doctor: My menstrual period has consistently started around the 25th of each month. This year, around May 20th, I began trying techniques such as tapping the gallbladder meridian and s...

Regarding the Chinese toon (Toona sinensis) Hello Dr. Yan, My name is Ah Xiang. Today I visited a physician regarding my lower abdominal pain. The doctor suspected that there might be inflammation in the bladder or prostate. I was prescribed a 7-day course of a scientific herbal...

Overactive bladder Hello: I would like to ask if traditional Chinese medicine can completely cure overactive bladder, or can it only improve the condition?

Atypical plantar paresthesia. What should I do...? Hello, Doctor He. I used to stand for long periods and jog, but about two and a half weeks ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain at the back edge of my heel, along with some mild warmth. After the onset, I visited a nearby reh...

The difference between "anti-inflammatory" and "anti-inflammatory" in herbal medicine lies primarily in their usage and context. "Anti-inflammatory" refers to substances or treatments that reduce inflammation, which is the body's response to inj...