GI, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 11

The symptoms change continuously while taking traditional Chinese medicine? Hello Doctor, I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for two weeks due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and allergic rhinitis. During my first visit, the doctor focused on my gastric iss...

Chronic pharyngitis Traditional Chinese Medicine Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from gastroesophageal reflux and post-nasal drip for over a month. During this time, my throat has been in pain, and seeing specialists at large hospitals has not helped. I visited a traditional ...

Throat issues Hello, doctor. Recently, when I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the doctor mentioned that I have excessive dampness in my body. However, I sometimes experience excessive saliva production and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, although ...

Excessive masturbation I have had a habit of masturbation since I was in the second year of junior high school, averaging about once a day for over ten years. I have experienced some minor issues, such as feeling mentally fatigued, experiencing a sensation of fullness and tinnitu...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Supplement - Rice Congee I would like to ask about the rice soup introduced online, which is said to replenish energy and improve health. Is this true or just a rumor spread on the internet? Thank you!

Endocrine issues and abdominal problems? Hello doctor, I am not pregnant, but I have been feeling a bulging sensation in my lower abdomen. I found information online suggesting that it could be due to a cold uterus. Is this correct? Can traditional Chinese medicine help improve t...

Can musk clear blocked carotid arteries? Hello, Dr. Yan. My mother had a minor stroke at the end of October and has recovered after medical treatment. However, she seems to rely on medication for peace of mind, as there are no other options. An MRI showed that her right carotid a...

Muscle issues Hello, doctor: I experienced dizziness at the end of last year and consulted a neurologist. During that time, I felt weakness in my limbs, but it wasn't true weakness. I underwent an EEG, carotid ultrasound, and auditory evoked potentials, all of which were nor...

If you lose about three hundred strands of hair every time you wash your hair, what should you do? Hello, Dr. Chang. 1. In recent years, every winter, I feel discomfort on my forehead even after drinking a glass of plain water. I can't quite describe the sensation, but it ...

Prevention of recurrent varicocele? Hello Doctor: I am currently suffering from varicocele and may undergo surgery, so I would like to ask if I can utilize traditional Chinese medicine after the surgery to prevent the recurrence of varicocele?

Umbilical discharge Hello, doctor. I am 157 cm tall and weigh 47 kg. I have always been the type that doesn't gain weight easily. During winter, my hands and feet are always cold. My friends say I have a cold constitution and suggested that I apply ginger paste around my nav...

Is the bleeding stopped? Can I continue to take it? Hello, Dr. Yan. I am 48 years old. Recently, my menstrual period lasted for over ten days with continuous spotting. I consulted a gynecologist who administered progesterone, indicating it would help regulate my cycle, and indeed...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if the following could cause a decrease in menstrual flow? Banxia Xiexin Decoction 4.0g, Danggui Shaoyao Decoction 4.0g, Qibao Meiranzidan 3.5g, Bai Zi Ren 0.5g, She Chuang Zi 0.5g, Miao Gu Xiao 0.5g, Bai Guo 0...

Could the use of the following traditional Chinese medicine affect the symptoms of hyperventilation? I have experienced several episodes of hyperventilation recently (which has never happened before). I later consulted a pulmonologist and was prescribed medication to adjust my re...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation I apologize for the inquiry. Due to high blood pressure during childbirth, I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for body recovery and have not taken Western medicine. It has been 5 years now, and the doctor has prescribed Bu Ya...

Missed menstruation? Hello, Doctor. Since I started menstruating, my periods have always been quite regular, especially in the last two to three years, occurring approximately every twenty days. However, my menstrual flow tends to be on the heavier side, bright red, and sometimes...

Head hot, body cold? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure why last night before bed I suddenly felt a heat in my head, but I wasn't sweating. Later, while I was sleeping with the air conditioning on, my head still felt hot, but I didn't feel cold, so I didn't cover mys...

Gallbladder stone issues? Hello Dr. Yan: I was recently diagnosed with gallstones and would like to ask if surgery is the only option for treating gallstones. Are there any treatment methods available in traditional Chinese medicine? Thank you!

Clove tea? Hello, doctor. Last time I asked about whether cloves can inhibit Helicobacter pylori. You mentioned, "What is said online is that the clove oil and eugenol in clove tea have antibacterial effects, while traditional Chinese medicine uses the flower buds of cloves,...

Headache issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing headaches recently. The pain is not localized and comes and goes, feeling like it's coming from inside. What can I do to improve this? Thank you.