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Managing High Cholesterol and Fatty Liver: Integrating Western and Traditional Medicine

Hello, doctor. I have questions regarding hyperlipidemia and fatty liver disease? Hello, Director Lin. A few days ago, I brought my mother to your clinic for treatment. Thank you for your attentive and patient care in explaining her condition. I have browsed most of your response...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang / 25 / Online User, Hello, 1. The definition of fatty liver is when the fat content in liver cells exceeds 5%. Diagnosis must be confirmed through examinations such as abdominal ultrasound by Western medicine. Many factors can cause fatty liver, including hepatit...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hello: Regarding conductive hearing loss? Hello Dr. Ding, I have been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss in both ears by Western medicine, with a hearing loss of approximately 40 decibels. Both my eardrums and ear canals are normal, and it is suspected that the auditory ...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that hearing loss can be categorized into two types: deficiency and excess. Deficiency is associated with kidney essence deficiency or qi deficiency, while excess is related to phlegm-heat, qi stagnation, or liver fire. Chronic conditi...

Understanding Common Health Issues in Seniors: A Guide for Caregivers

Health Issues in the Elderly Hello Dr. Hou: (1) My mother is 75 years old. When she stands still for a short time (less than 1 minute), her legs become sore and her body trembles. Is this a sign of a health issue? (2) What foods should she eat regularly to help improve this condi...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Mr. Cheng, Hello, providing only this information is insufficient to answer your question. You may consider the following aspects: 1. Insufficient muscle strength 2. Insufficient bone strength 3. Issues with the balance system. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectiv...

Understanding Scalp Tingling and Itching: Causes and Remedies

Scalp tingling and itching? Hello Dr. Lin, I have a question to ask you. For the past two years, I have been experiencing a symptom where my body feels colder in colder weather. When I warm up from exercising or drinking hot soup, my scalp often becomes tingly and then very itchy...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Sam, 1. It is normal for your body to feel colder in cooler weather. 2. However, when you warm up from exercising or drinking hot soup, you may experience tingling and itching on your scalp for about a minute. This phenomenon may be due to increased blood circulation in th...

Is This Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Safe for My Father?

Hello, I would like to ask if there is any issue with a prescription? Hello: My father bought a bottle of traditional Chinese medicine powder, claiming it is for the care of muscles and bones. I am concerned about whether it would cause any issues if taken. Below is the list of i...

Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
First of all, thank you for your inquiry. 1. Based on the listed medications, if authentic medicinal materials were indeed used, the price of this herbal powder should be considerable. 2. Due to the lack of specified dosages, it is difficult to further assess. However, I woul...

Managing Allergies After Turbinate Surgery: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Management of Allergies After Nasal Turbinate Surgery Dear Dr. Ma, Five years ago, I sought treatment for sleep apnea and was misdiagnosed by an ENT specialist, resulting in the removal of my turbinates and uvula. After the surgery, my symptoms did not improve; instead, I develo...

Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello, A-Kun. Regarding the issue you described, there are many factors to consider, making it difficult to provide an accurate assessment here. I recommend that you visit a relevant medical institution for consultation, whether it be traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture, ...

Understanding the Health Implications of Moles Under the Ribs

Location of moles? The patient has noticed asymmetrical moles located approximately at the second-to-last rib below the nipple, with the left mole being slightly lower than the right. The moles are black and about the size of a half green bean, and occasionally there is some itch...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Lan / 22 years old / Female user, Hello, 1. Below your nipple, around the area of the second-to-last rib, there are asymmetrical moles on both sides (the left side is slightly lower). The moles are approximately the size of half a green bean and can sometimes be itchy. I...

Struggling with Styes: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Hello doctor, I am someone who gets styes very frequently, extremely! I have been experiencing this since I was young, but I always go to bed early, between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. My stomach has not been well, so I eat very lightly and also use heat therapy. I am careful not to t...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear HAGA/23/0 user, 1. You sleep very early, have sufficient sleep, do not rub your eyes, pay attention to hand hygiene, live a stress-free life, shower daily, wash your face in the morning and evening, and keep your home very clean, yet you still frequently develop styes. This...

Understanding Irregular Menstruation in Teen Girls: When to Seek Help

Irregular menstruation and bone health? Hello Doctor: I have a 15-year-old daughter who has had her first menstruation for two and a half years. During this time, her menstrual cycle has been very irregular. Initially, she experienced continuous bleeding, although the flow was no...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, I am glad to receive your letter! Your daughter, who is 15 years old, is experiencing irregular menstruation. The pattern of menstruation can sometimes be related to genetics, so it would be helpful to look into the menstrual history of female relatives in your fa...

Can Acupuncture and Cupping Help Increase Height After Growth Plates Close?

How can I increase my height? I am a 21-year-old male, 160 cm tall and weighing 56 kg. When I was 18, I took growth supplements from both Chinese and Western medicine, but they were ineffective. I have only grown 2 cm since I was 16. When I was 20, I had an X-ray of my hand, and ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Peter, You are a 21-year-old male, standing at 160 cm and weighing 56 kg. You mentioned that you took growth supplements, both traditional Chinese and Western, at the age of 18, but did not experience any further height increase. From the age of 16 until now, you have only ...

Can Acupuncture Help with Excessive Saliva and Related Issues?

I would like to ask about acupuncture issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question, but please forgive me if it offends you. This has been a troubling issue for me for many years. I have heard that acupuncture can treat insomnia and depression. My symptom is that I have ...

Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
First, you have raised three questions: 1. Acupuncture has a certain degree of therapeutic relief for insomnia. 2. Regarding depression, it can generally provide significant alleviation of symptoms. 3. If there is excessive salivary gland secretion not caused by an organ disease,...

Can Sanfu Patches Cure Allergic Rhinitis? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine

The effects of Sanfu plaster? Can the Sanfu plaster cure nasal allergies?

Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
Sanfu plaster is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that falls under the category of "winter diseases treated in summer" through external application. In recent years, this method has gained popularity and attracted public attention. Essentially, it has shown more...

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives on GERD Treatment

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often viewed as a result of disharmony in the body's internal organs, particularly involving the stomach and liver. It is believed that factors such as improper Hello, Dr. Lin. After the Lunar N...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Qiang Qiang/0/27 user, 1. After the Lunar New Year this February, you experienced a recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and given your previous history of GERD, it appears that you are experiencing recurrent episodes, which may suggest chronic gastritis; n...

Effective Remedies and Treatments for Ischial Bursitis Relief

Ischial bursitis? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from ischial bursitis for over three years. I understand that I should not sit for long periods, and I have purchased a pressure-relieving cushion, but I still experience pain in my buttocks after sitting for 30 minutes. The p...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizens, 1. Ischial bursitis commonly occurs in patients who need to sit for extended periods. It results from prolonged friction between the buttocks and the chair, particularly in elderly women with a lean physique and less adipose tissue in the gluteal region. The onset...

Managing Psoriasis with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Efficacy and Safety Concerns

Psoriasis Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by psoriasis (on the outer parts of both feet and my head) for many years. However, due to high intraocular pressure, I have not consulted a dermatologist. I have heard that treatments for skin diseases often involve corticosteroids an...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, psoriasis is referred to as "yin xie bing." The causes are mostly attributed to factors such as blood heat, yin deficiency, and damp-heat, which depend on the patient's condition and constitution. There is no fixed prescripti...

Can You Brew Tian Dong, Mai Dong, and Goji Berries Together?

Tian Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) and Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japon Can Tian Dong (Asparagus Root), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Root), and Goji Berries be cooked together for consumption? What are the recommended proportions for each ingredient? What are the health effects of regularly...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear QQ, Hello! Asparagus root (Tian Men Dong) is sweet and bitter in taste, and has a cold nature. Its functions include nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and clearing heat to resolve phlegm. Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong) is sweet with a slight bitterness and a cold nature, and i...

Key Considerations for Managing Menopause Symptoms Effectively

What should be focused on during menopause? Hello Doctor: I am 54 years old and have a few questions I would like to ask. As I have entered middle age, I have noticed a significant decline in my physical stamina, along with symptoms such as easy fatigue, difficulty walking for lo...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Emmie, Thank you for your letter. For easy fatigue and difficulty walking, you can consider purchasing Ensure powder, taking it once a day to supplement trace elements and provide more comprehensive nutrition. If your teeth feel sore and soft, you should see a dentist to ch...

Managing Chronic Urticaria: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Chronic urticaria Hello, my sister has been suffering from chronic urticaria for several years, starting from high school. She has seen Western medicine doctors who only prescribed corticosteroids to suppress her symptoms. She has undergone allergy testing, but the results showed...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Traditional Chinese medicine has shown good efficacy in treating chronic urticaria, but since it has been occurring for many years, a longer period of adjustment is necessary. If the outbreaks are more frequent in hot weather or at night, or if the hives are reddish, this ...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Unusual Symptoms and Digestive Issues?

Hello, doctor. I wonder if traditional Chinese medicine can address these two issues??? Q1: I previously experienced a sensation while walking where it felt like my feet were sinking down even though they were already on the ground, and then immediately bouncing back to their ori...

Dr. Huang Yijia Reply:
Hello! Regarding your first question, since the description of the symptoms is not entirely clear, I recommend that you first visit a neurologist for an examination to rule out any concerns related to brain or spinal nerve issues before considering traditional Chinese medicine tr...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Post-Acquired Brain Injury Care

Medical Consultation Dear Doctor, My father suffered a delayed intracerebral hemorrhage due to a car accident eight years ago, resulting in cognitive dysfunction, incontinence, and an inability to stand or walk. He underwent a ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery, but there has be...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello Yiyi: Our patients who have achieved better treatment outcomes are often those who receive treatment within the golden time frame (1-4 weeks) in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine. As you mentioned, your father has been injured for 8 years and is of older age; ba...

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