Understanding Qi and Blood Deficiency: Insights for Chronic Pain Relief
Continuation of questions regarding Qi deficiency or Blood deficiency? Dr. Hsu: Hello, thank you very much for your patient response. I would like to ask a follow-up question regarding my long-term neck, shoulder, and back pain, which becomes severe every winter. I have tried sev...
Dr. Xu Weihong Reply:
According to your description, this should fall under the category of emotional disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is also a manifestation of weakened brain nerves. I recommend the following: engage in aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week; ...[Read More] Understanding Qi and Blood Deficiency: Insights for Chronic Pain Relief
Understanding Left Abdominal Pain: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Left abdominal pain? Doctor: I would like to ask about a bloating and pain in my lower left abdomen that has been occurring for four years. I have consulted with gynecologists and specialists in hepatobiliary and gastroenterology, but they found no significant issues. An X-ray in...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Ms. Wu, 1. You have been experiencing bloating and pain in the lower left abdomen for four years. You have consulted with specialists in obstetrics and gynecology, hepatobiliary medicine, and gastroenterology, and no significant issues have been found. X-rays have also show...[Read More] Understanding Left Abdominal Pain: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Long-Term Health Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Inquiry I have been suffering from chronic constipation for over 20 years, which has inevitably affected my skin and organs, including the female reproductive system and even my internal organs. During winter, I experience cold hands and feet. A few years ago, I felt a cool sensa...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Due to some garbled text in your message, I can only roughly infer your symptoms. Constipation can have both deficiency and excess patterns, but after many years of illness, deficiency is more common. Additionally, you mentioned difficulty in speaking at a normal volume, w...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Health Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help My Father's Severe Coma?
Can my dad be saved? Hello Dr. Huang: Through a friend's introduction and information obtained online, I learned that you have a different treatment approach for patients who have suffered brain injuries and are in a state of severe coma, unlike conventional Western medicine...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Dear Amy, Regarding patients with head injuries, based on my own treatment experience, the combination of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine is most effective during the acute phase (approximately one week). If treatment is delayed for too long (over three months), the pro...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help My Father's Severe Coma?
Is Drinking Hot Citrus Tea Before Bed a Bad Idea?
About Drinking Tea Hello Doctor: Since I work the late shift, I am very tired when I get off work at eleven o'clock at night and need to go home to rest. However, I felt bad declining my colleagues' invitation, so I went with them to have tea. Everyone ordered hot fresh...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Xiao Zhen Zhen, 1. Based on your described symptoms, it appears that your stomach is not in good condition, making you prone to acid reflux and stomach pain. It is advisable not to drink too much water before bedtime, as it increases the burden on your stomach. 2. Hot or...[Read More] Is Drinking Hot Citrus Tea Before Bed a Bad Idea?
Understanding Chronic Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Lower back pain! I had a car accident 4.5 years ago, resulting in a fracture of my coccyx. At that time, the doctor said it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek further treatment. Since then, I've frequently experienced lower back discomfort, which has become quite c...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: You have a coccygeal contusion with a bone fracture that has lasted for over four years. The bone should have healed, but the surrounding tissue is injured. Although it has repaired, the local circulation remains poor, especially during activities such as fatigue, prolonge...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Insomnia: Causes, Effects, and Solutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Insomnia Hello Dr. Yan: I have been experiencing insomnia for over six months. I often find it difficult to fall asleep, and once I do, I frequently wake up during the night, tossing and turning until it's almost dawn before I can fall asleep again. I also often have dreams,...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following suggestions: In reality, there are many causes of insomnia, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, insufficient heart energy, and mental unrest. A detailed discussion is necessa...[Read More] Understanding Insomnia: Causes, Effects, and Solutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Persistent Cough During Pregnancy: Tips and Remedies
Coughing issues? Hello, I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. Every time I catch a cold and have a sore throat, I start to cough (dry cough), and it usually takes at least three months to resolve. I previously asked a doctor, who said I have allergic cough, but this time it coincided...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
There are many herbal medicines in traditional Chinese medicine that can safely treat coughs. You can consult a qualified TCM practitioner for prescriptions and treatment. Don't worry, as excessive coughing can lead to uterine contractions, which is not good.[Read More] Managing Persistent Cough During Pregnancy: Tips and Remedies
Safe Herbal Remedies for Morning Sickness During Early Pregnancy
Morning sickness Hello doctor, I am currently over 10 weeks pregnant. Due to severe morning sickness and coughing, I went to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and received a prescription. The prescribed herbs are Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Wen Dan Tang, Mai Men Dong, Pi Pa Ye, ...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, it appears to be safe for consumption.[Read More] Safe Herbal Remedies for Morning Sickness During Early Pregnancy
Should My 11-Year-Old Daughter Start Herbal Treatment for Growth?
11 and a half-year-old girl (sixth grade) Hello, I am a worried mother. My daughter is 11 and a half years old (in sixth grade), and she hasn't started her menstrual cycle yet, but she has developed secondary sexual characteristics (pubic hair, breast development, and acne)....
Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
Generally, the optimal time for girls to experience growth spurts is between the ages of 10 to 12, with the best effects occurring before the onset of menstruation. If menstruation has already started, the golden period for growth is approximately three years. Your daughter is cu...[Read More] Should My 11-Year-Old Daughter Start Herbal Treatment for Growth?
Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for Postpartum Belly Fat
Slimming the abdomen? I am a postpartum mother, and my child is already 4 years old. I've lost most of the weight I needed to lose, but my lower abdomen is still quite large and won't slim down no matter what I do. Is there any way to help me reduce my lower belly? This...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
You can try acupuncture for localized treatment to help restore elasticity in the lower abdomen, once a week.[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for Postpartum Belly Fat
Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes and Eye Dark Circles: A TCM Perspective
excuse me? Hello, doctor. Last time I asked about the issue of breast fibrocystic changes, and you recommended taking Shiliuwei Liuqi Decoction. Could you please advise on the dosage? Additionally, I have another question regarding the dark circles around my eyes, which seem to a...
Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
The Sixteen Flavor Liuqi Decoction is a traditional Chinese medicine compound prescription that can be taken alone or modified for clinical use. The recommended dosage is 5 grams, three times a day. However, it is advisable to consult a licensed practitioner at a traditional Chin...[Read More] Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes and Eye Dark Circles: A TCM Perspective
Understanding Foamy Phlegm After Eating: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Stomach Hello, doctor. Many times after eating pears, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and fermented black soybeans, I notice that when I cough up phlegm shortly afterward, it often has a foamy consistency. However, I do not experience any discomfort in my stomach. Wha...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here is my response to your question along with some recommendations: The issues with the stomach are not prominent, while problems with the lungs, bronchi, throat, and pharynx are more evident, indicating a colder respiratory system. In modern ...[Read More] Understanding Foamy Phlegm After Eating: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Sanfu Plaster: Effects and Alternatives for Patients
Regarding Sanfu Plaster? Hello, Doctor. Recently, it has been the time for Sanfu plaster application. Three years ago, I underwent surgery and radiation treatment for a brain tumor, and I also have epilepsy. When I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, they initially b...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Johnny, Here are the responses to your questions: 1. The "Three Fu Days" treatment was first introduced by me five years ago at Fengyuan Hospital's Traditional Chinese Medicine department, based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "treating wi...[Read More] Understanding Sanfu Plaster: Effects and Alternatives for Patients
Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: TCM Treatment Options
Medical consultation Hello Doctor: I have a breast fibrocystic lump under each armpit. Generally, I feel fine, but they tend to enlarge before and after my menstrual period. I would like to ask: 1. What is the degree of improvement with traditional Chinese medicine treatment? 2. ...
Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
The Sixteen-Flavor Liuqi Decoction in Traditional Chinese Medicine has shown good effects on breast fibrocystic changes. I have a patient who has been under my care for 4-5 years; she has a significant illness card for breast tumors. With proper management, her condition is quite...[Read More] Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: TCM Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Cough: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Coughing I have been coughing for over three months since mid-March. Although I have been taking medication and my symptoms have gradually improved, I would like to know (from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine) why it has persisted for so long. What could be the rea...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Li-Ping: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the perspective on long-term chronic cough typically focuses on "lung qi deficiency." The main approach is to tonify and nourish the lungs, but it is not the so-called "warming tonification." It is recommended to ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Nerve Enlargement and Weakness: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Could you please provide more details regarding the issue of right hand nerve enlargement and physical weakness? Hello Dr. Huang, I have some questions regarding hand nerve issues and physical weakness that I would like your assistance with. Recently, I was hospitalized at Taina...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Dear Mr. Chang, Regarding your concerns about numbness in your right palm and discomfort in your right shoulder, it is possible that these symptoms are caused by postural imbalances due to cerebral palsy, leading to minor skeletal misalignments. This may result in localized soft...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Enlargement and Weakness: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Male Sexual Dysfunction
Regarding sexual health? First of all, thank you, Dr. Lin, for your response. Regarding my condition, I have been experiencing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation for some time. During intercourse, I often either quickly lose erection or have incomplete erections, maki...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, I empathize with your concerns. Based on my years of experience in the Happy Clinic, Western medicine can be explored through several aspects, including hormones, vascular issues, erectile tissue, and psychological factors. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the path...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Male Sexual Dysfunction
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation
May I ask the doctor? Hello, doctor. I have issues with premature ejaculation and incomplete erection, but I have been consulting at a nearby clinic. During my visit, the doctor prescribed the following medications: - Jisheng Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pills) 6.0g, 4 doses - Qiaoxia...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Jisheng Shenqi Pill Function: Warms and tonifies kidney yang, transforms qi, and promotes urination. Indications: Kidney deficiency with edema, soreness and heaviness in the lower back and legs, difficulty urinating, phlegm-damp cough. Clinical Application: This formula is ...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation
Understanding Poor Appetite in Infants: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Poor appetite in infants? Hello Doctor: My baby is over three months old, and his appetite has always been small. He drinks only about 100 ml every four hours, and sometimes even less than that. Recently, he has been experiencing bloating and colicky pain. I'm not sure if he...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Fish Matching Network User, Here are the responses to your questions: 1. Your baby, who is over three months old, drinks only 100 cc in four hours, and sometimes even less than that. This may indicate a smaller appetite, but you should observe her feeding behavior. If she ...[Read More] Understanding Poor Appetite in Infants: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights