Gastrointestinal discomfort, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Medication Consultation: Yu Nu Jian (Jade Maiden Decoction) Dear Dr. Chang: 1. Is the Chinese herbal formula "Yunü Decoction" considered a cooling remedy? 2. It contains a component called gypsum; how does Chinese herbal gypsum differ from the gypsum we commonly unde...

If you have bad breath, gastrointestinal discomfort, a feeling of heat, but cold extremities, can you take Huanglian Jiedu Pills? My family has long noticed that I have bad breath, and I often wake up with a dry mouth and sometimes experience gastrointestinal discomfort. This has...

Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing nausea, loss of appetite, and some bloating. Walking and burping provide some relief, but I haven't vomited or had diarrhea. I might only eat toast and drink water throughout the day. ...

Prescription Consultation Dear Dr. Chang, I recently visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic due to symptoms of palpitations, chest tightness, and gastroesophageal reflux. After examining my pulse, the physician indicated that my heart pulse showed signs of "mild anxi...

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 ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Issues Hello, Doctor. My mother was previously diagnosed with depression and anxiety symptoms, including insomnia, loss of appetite, depression, restlessness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and constipation. She is 63 years old, 165 cm tall, and her wei...

Dry mouth, gastrointestinal discomfort, and soreness? Hello, I have observed for a long time that I frequently experience dry mouth and throat, sometimes accompanied by severe bad breath, headaches, body aches, gastrointestinal discomfort, insomnia, fatigue, and low energy. My mo...

Liver hemangioma Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment Hello Dr. Hou, I was diagnosed with an 8 cm hepatic hemangioma last October. Although it is classified as a benign tumor, I occasionally experience pain in the liver area, and it is also pressing against my stomach, causing ...

Symptoms of high blood pressure? Hello Doctor: The day before yesterday, when I woke up in the morning, I suddenly felt dizzy and had weakness in my legs. My head felt swollen, painful, and hot. It felt different. Therefore, I measured my blood pressure and it was surprisingly 17...

Sudden near-syncope in the middle of the night after acupuncture? Hello Doctor, On Thursday, May 5th, around 8 PM, after having dinner, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner because I had a slight strain in my hand from playing basketball and thought a massage w...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: I have recently been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux and bloating. I have been taking Western medications, Takepron and Gascon, for a month, and my acid reflux seems to have improved a bit. However, I still feel that the reflux and bloat...

How to improve gastrointestinal discomfort? What can Dr. Chiu suggest for improving gastrointestinal health? Besides increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits, what else can be done? What are the causes of gastrointestinal discomfort?

Gastrointestinal herbal medicine Hello, doctor: I previously experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and gastric ulcers, and after taking Western medicine for about four months, my condition improved significantly. Later, I switched to traditional Chinese medicine, thinki...

Health issues Irregular menstrual periods, with approximately two months of absence, have recently been accompanied by sudden breast tenderness for about a week, and menstruation has still not occurred. Occasionally, there is a discharge of light brown liquid, along with frequent...

Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello doctor, my mother feels gastrointestinal discomfort every time she drinks colder water or drinks water at night, as if there is a blockage in her gas flow. Could you please explain why this happens? Thank you.

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,...

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...

Diet during menstruation? Hello, doctor. I've often heard that it's best to avoid cold foods during menstruation. Could you please clarify what types of foods are considered cold? What effects might consuming these so-called cold foods have on the body? Are fruits like ...

Regarding cerebral neurasthenia? Hello, I have a friend who visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner due to gastrointestinal discomfort. The doctor mentioned that he is experiencing mild neurosis due to excessive work stress, which is also causing his gastrointestinal ...