Gastrointestinal, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 3

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...

Surgery and its impact on the gastrointestinal system? I just had surgery for an aneurysm last month, during which part of my liver and kidney were removed. However, I now find myself easily experiencing constipation from consuming hot and dry foods, and diarrhea from cold and co...

Gastroesophageal reflux causes a burning sensation in the chest, which can lead to stomach acid flowing up into the nasal cavity? Hello, I would like to ask about my symptoms. I feel a warmth between my chest and the two nipples, and in my esophagus. When I eat normally to about ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux for nearly a year. I have undergone an endoscopy and have been taking Western medications, but after six months of taking PPIs, I have not fully recovered. Recently, I would lik...

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 ...

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...

Menstrual issues and gastrointestinal problems? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing an increased heart rate after meals. Is this a normal condition? Currently, I am on my menstrual period, and I also have symptoms of dizziness and headaches. Previously, when I had my pulse che...

I would like to know what kind of symptoms it is? Recently, I've been feeling a bloated sensation in my stomach, and sometimes I experience nausea but can't seem to vomit. At night, I feel very sleepy and my body feels fatigued. Suddenly, I've lost my appetite, and...

What exactly is body weight? Hello doctor, I fell ill at the end of July last year, during which I couldn't eat anything and lost 15 kilograms within a month. I'm wondering whether the weight I lost was fat or muscle. Now I want to build a stronger body; are there any p...

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...

Dizziness and vomiting? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling unwell since the end of August, experiencing chest tightness and nausea. I consulted a gastroenterologist who diagnosed me with acute gastroenteritis, but the medication did not help. Since then, I have seen a pulmonologis...

Poor physical condition during pregnancy? Hello doctor, my body has been getting weaker since I became pregnant. I am almost 7 months along now, have no appetite, and am suffering from severe constipation, relying on Western medicine to relieve it. Due to uterine contractions and...

It is safe to take Gastrointestinal Comfort during pregnancy? Does taking Gastrointestinal Comfort affect fertility? Can it be taken by pregnant individuals? Thank you!

Constipation issues? Hello doctor, my son is almost two years old and he has a problem with constipation. Sometimes my father-in-law gives him Artemisia capillaris decoction. Does that increase gastrointestinal motility or cause diarrhea? Is it safe for him to consume it regularl...

Fracture healing Is it effective to take traditional Chinese medicine and undergo acupuncture for fractures that have not formed a callus? Which specific Chinese herbs should be taken?

Infant constitution conditioning! Hello Dr. Lin: I have two children at home (a boy and a girl, twins, aged 1 year and 4 months; the boy weighs 12 kg and the girl weighs 11.4 kg) who frequently get sick with colds. In recent months, they have often been ill, experiencing gastroen...

Discomfort in the upper abdomen? Hello, about a month ago, I felt a lump at the intersection of my ribs in the middle and at the bottom of my rib cage. It feels like there is a hard, swollen tube in the middle of my ribs. Later, I noticed a swelling below my ribs that feels like ...

Discomfort in the upper abdomen? For the past few weeks, I have been feeling something unusual in the area just below the center of my ribs. It’s not a painful sensation, more like a feeling of pressure or swelling when I touch it. Last week, I visited a traditional Chinese medic...

Dosage of Niuhuang Wan (Cattle Gallstone Pill) Hello, doctor. I originally had a condition similar to palmar hyperhidrosis, with dry hands that were slightly cracked and had a stinging sensation. After seeing many dermatologists with no results, I consulted a traditional Chinese ...

Regarding gastrointestinal issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent situation. I had diarrhea and visited a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic. The doctor said I had an upset stomach, and after taking the prescribed medication, my first bowel movement in...