Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine in Leukemia Treatment: A Patient's Inquiry
Treatment of leukemia Dear Dr. Huang, My mother is 71 years old and is currently hospitalized for the treatment of leukemia. Her overall health condition is not ideal. Besides being weakened by the disease, the side effects of the medication have further contributed to her frail...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (M5) can present with symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, fever, gingival enlargement, and easy bruising. Modern medical treatments provide some relief but are prone to relapse and can have significant side effects. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ...[Read More] Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine in Leukemia Treatment: A Patient's Inquiry
Understanding Blood Stasis Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Blood stasis syndrome Dr. Zhuang: Hello, thank you for taking the time to respond. I have multiple dark purple spots on my tongue that have been present for several years. Could you please explain what blood stasis syndrome is? Is it something that can be ignored? Thank you.
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Dear W.D.C.: I am Dr. Wu Hsuan-Chang from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Hualien Hospital. I am responding to your question once again. Your blood stasis and dark spots have persisted for several years, which generally indicates "blood stasis syndrome" i...[Read More] Understanding Blood Stasis Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss: Acupuncture and Herbs
What are the methods of weight loss in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Is weight loss in traditional Chinese medicine achieved through acupuncture and herbal medicine? Are there any restrictions with acupuncture? I have hepatitis B. I used to weigh 63 kg at a height of 166 cm, but ...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for weight loss requires both herbal medicine and acupuncture. There are no significant restrictions with acupuncture, although it may cause slight discomfort. Currently, there are scientifically validated herbal remedies, so there is no need to...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss: Acupuncture and Herbs
Does Job's Tears Help with Psoriasis? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Psoriasis Is eating Job's tears beneficial?
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Dear Miss Lin: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, and relying solely on Job's tears for treatment is not very effective. It is recommended to consult a professional dermatologist for primary treatment of psoriasis, while complementing it with traditional Chinese medicine fo...[Read More] Does Job's Tears Help with Psoriasis? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
The body is getting worse and worse? Doctor, can pelvic inflammatory disease be completely cured with traditional Chinese medicine? A Western doctor told me that pelvic inflammatory disease will not fully heal, and I have had this condition for three years. I have intermittently ...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
Dear Ruby, Pelvic inflammatory disease in gynecology can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. TCM can help enhance your immune system, assist your body in healing, and improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. As for the issues related to scoliosis and sciatica, acu...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Managing Tinnitus: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tinnitus Hello Dr. Yan: I have been experiencing tinnitus for many years and have seen countless doctors without any improvement. The hospital diagnosed me with hereditary hearing loss, and the medication prescribed has not helped at all. I feel that my condition is worsening, an...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Tinnitus is indeed a challenging condition to manage. There are three small bones in the ear, and their structure is very delicate; even slight degeneration or past injuries can cause damage, making it difficult to identify the cause during examinations. Both vegetarian diets and...[Read More] Managing Tinnitus: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Foamy Urine: Is It a Sign of Kidney Issues?
Doctor, may I ask you something? If there are a lot of bubbles in the urine over a long period, could it indicate kidney problems? However, when I drink more water, the bubbles decrease.
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Answer: Long-term presence of bubbles in urine does not necessarily indicate kidney problems. Based on my years of clinical experience, it is generally caused by the shedding of urethral epithelial cells, although true proteinuria can occur, it is less common. A more objective ap...[Read More] Understanding Foamy Urine: Is It a Sign of Kidney Issues?
Restoring Health: Nutritional Strategies for Aging Vegetarians
How to adjust your constitution and restore your health? Dear Doctor, I would like to ask you two questions: 1. My mother is 71 years old and has been a strict vegetarian for about 15 years. Until recently, her health seemed fine, but over the past 2-3 months, her condition ha...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: If there is a significant weight loss in a short period, gastrointestinal diseases are the most likely cause, but other issues such as tumors should also be considered. If a balanced vegetarian diet is maintained and nutrition is generally adequate, additional supplementat...[Read More] Restoring Health: Nutritional Strategies for Aging Vegetarians
Managing High Cholesterol: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Mother's Health
Cholesterol I would like to ask you some questions: My mother is 45 years old, 145 cm tall, and weighs 45 kg. A few days ago, she went to a large hospital for a blood test, and the following results were found to be elevated: Triglycerides (TG).............. 508 mg/dL, Total Chol...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
After taking lipid-lowering medications, if the levels are controlled, but they rise again when not taken, it indicates that dietary adjustments in daily life need to be more meticulous. Avoiding organ meats and egg yolks is good, but it is not sufficient. Animal products such as...[Read More] Managing High Cholesterol: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Mother's Health
Understanding Menstrual Issues: Short Cycles and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Physiological issues Hello Dr. Yan: I would like to ask why my menstrual cycle only lasts about two days each month, with very light flow. I experience abdominal pain on the first day, and there are many blood clots. Is there a reason for the short duration and low volume? Is the...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. If you have a light menstrual flow with many blood clots and also experience acne, it may indicate hormonal imbalance. It is advisable to consult a gynecologist for evaluation. 2. Although Si Wu Tang is used for blood tonification, it is not suitable for everyone. Some indiv...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Issues: Short Cycles and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Internal Heat: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fever I have been experiencing frequent chills lately, but at times I also feel hot. I have had a migraine for two days out of the last four days, and I often feel nauseous with dry mouth. Could this be due to internal heat? I am a carrier of hepatitis B, and I wonder if this cou...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Your question seems tricky at first glance, but it can be simplified through pulse diagnosis. Unfortunately, there is no pulse data available. Based on the description, it appears to be primarily related to the stomach. By regulating the stomach qi and harmonizing the spleen qi, ...[Read More] Understanding Internal Heat: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Are Herbal Ingredient Foods Safe for Children Under Three?
Are there any contraindications for children taking food products containing traditional Chinese medicine ingredients? 1. Labeled as food, but containing traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients such as goji berries, Fuling, Chuanxiong, and ginseng... Is it safe for children und...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Whether for adults or children, the use of traditional Chinese medicine must be tailored to individual constitution. Ginseng is a tonic herb suitable for children who require qi support, but for children with excessive heat who are prone to dryness and constipation, it may...[Read More] Are Herbal Ingredient Foods Safe for Children Under Three?
Holistic Health Tips for Women: Balancing Wellness and Beauty
How to become a healthy and beautiful woman? Hello Dr. Peng, Main symptoms: 1. Mitral valve issues (long-term use of Entresto). 2. Allergic sinusitis (for many years). 3. History of renal hemorrhage fifteen years ago, leading to frequent soreness, which has recently increased. ...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Gradual adjustment can first focus on improving sleep to restore the body's metabolic rate to normal. This will enhance the self-repair of other bodily functions. Next, address the issue of body aches, and finally, adjust the allergic constitution. Based on your description,...[Read More] Holistic Health Tips for Women: Balancing Wellness and Beauty
Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Dr. Lin: I sometimes experience a sensation in the glans that is hard to describe, somewhat like a warm, swollen discomfort. Because of this, my urine output is often low when I urinate, although I feel mu...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. The sensation you describe at the glans, which feels uncomfortable and is characterized by a warm, swollen feeling, could be related to sexual arousal or prostatitis. However, given your young age, it is more likely relate...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Foods to Avoid During Early Pregnancy: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Foods to avoid during pregnancy? Hello doctor, I am currently in the early stages of pregnancy. During my check-up, a doctor in the United States mentioned that there are no dietary restrictions except for fried and spicy foods. Ice-cold foods are also acceptable. However, the el...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: The foods you mentioned, except for papaya, are not appropriate. Papaya has a laxative effect and can be consumed by pregnant women, while the other foods are mostly raw or irritating, and it is not recommended to consume them during pregnancy. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Han-Hsia...[Read More] Foods to Avoid During Early Pregnancy: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Nighttime Shivering: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Shivering I would like to ask about experiencing sudden full-body shaking and chills in the middle of the night, regardless of the season. No matter how thick the blankets are, I still feel cold. This lasts for about a few minutes, and then my entire body feels icy, including my ...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: Your issue is quite unique, so a detailed answer is not possible. From a Western medicine perspective, one might consider the effects of malaria parasites or bacterial toxins; however, if you have been sweating for many years, the likelihood of such causes is low. Muscle t...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Shivering: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Is Acupuncture Effective for Breast Enhancement After Age 27?
Is acupuncture effective for breast enhancement? Is acupuncture effective for breast enhancement? Is it still effective after the developmental stage (at 27 years old)? Can Nantou Hospital provide acupuncture for breast enhancement? Thank you.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Breast enhancement can be achieved by increasing protein intake and consuming medicinal dishes, primarily including green papaya and pork rib soup, fermented rice wine eggs, pig's trotter and peanut soup, and papaya milk. After a period of consumption, improvements can be ob...[Read More] Is Acupuncture Effective for Breast Enhancement After Age 27?
Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Healthy Weight Gain
Weight gain I have been very thin since childhood. I feel nauseous and have no appetite in the morning, and I can't eat much when it's hot. I only eat more in the evening. My bowel movements are very watery, like diarrhea, but my stomach doesn't hurt. I often feel ...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizen, Hello. Based on your symptoms, it appears that you may be experiencing functional diarrhea from a Western medicine perspective. However, it is advisable to conduct stool cultures, microscopic examinations, and a colonoscopy to rule out any organ pathology or parasi...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Healthy Weight Gain
Understanding Ovarian Atrophy in Teenagers: Treatment Options Available
Could you please provide more details about the issue of ovarian atrophy? My sister is only 16 years old and has had her period only once. Since then, she has not menstruated again. She later went to the hospital, and the doctor told her that she has ovarian atrophy and insuffici...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Insufficient female hormones and ovarian atrophy are diagnoses in Western medicine. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this condition is viewed as a deficiency in congenital endowment and developmental issues. The treatment involves using herbs that tonif...[Read More] Understanding Ovarian Atrophy in Teenagers: Treatment Options Available
Chronic Headaches: Understanding Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Headache I have been experiencing headaches for over ten years, along with dizziness, vomiting, and eye pain.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. There are many causes of headaches, including colds, insomnia, tension, poor mood, high stress, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, and hormonal imbalances. 2. When dizziness and nausea occur together, it is often related to poor digestion and fluid metabolism disorders. 3. Ey...[Read More] Chronic Headaches: Understanding Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions