Understanding Right Lower Body Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the lower right side of the body? Since August, I have been experiencing soreness and numbness from my lower right back, abdomen, waist, and hips down to the soles of my feet. I visited a gynecologist (one doctor mentioned a small growth on my right ovary, while another s...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen Qian: Based on your description, it makes sense that sleeping with a fan blowing directly on your body could lead to such symptoms. I recommend consuming warm foods (such as lamb stew, rice wine chicken, or ginger duck) to help alleviate your symptoms. Wishing you he...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Body Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Can I Continue Taking These Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies?
Can I continue taking this medication? The formula contains Fangji Huangqi Decoction 3.5, Mazi Ren Pill 1.5, Mahuang Xinggan Stone Decoction 5.5, Wubei Powder 4, Yin Yang Huo 1, and Ma Huang 3. If you experience symptoms such as increased heart rate and occasional feelings of wea...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Penguin, Taking these Chinese herbal medicines may cause an increased heart rate, and sometimes you might feel weakness in your limbs, right? I suggest you reduce the dosage. If you are currently taking it three times a day, you could try taking it twice a day or even once...[Read More] Can I Continue Taking These Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Reduce Pain Sensitivity Before Orthodontics?
Can traditional Chinese medicine be used to adjust the body's constitution to reduce pain sensitivity to inflammation? I want to get my teeth straightened, but I am very afraid of pain, especially since it may involve tooth extraction. I found online that the discomfort from...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, You wish to improve your physical condition through traditional Chinese medicine before undergoing orthodontic treatment, in order to significantly reduce your body's inflammatory responses and any form of pain sensitivity, correct? I’m sorry, but this is qui...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Reduce Pain Sensitivity Before Orthodontics?
Understanding Medical Certificates: Navigating Recovery Documentation in TCM
Inquiry about the contents of the medical diagnosis report? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions regarding the medical certificate. Recently, I suffered an ankle sprain, and I informed my company that I would be unable to work during that time. They requested th...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Qing: Regarding the issuance of the medical certificate, here are my opinions for your reference. It is not necessary for other physicians to cooperate, to avoid causing you any inconvenience. If the patient requires it, I will write based on what I have observed. I cannot...[Read More] Understanding Medical Certificates: Navigating Recovery Documentation in TCM
Can You Take Vitamin B Supplements While Using Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western medications and health supplements? Hello, Doctor: I am currently taking traditional Chinese medicine for gynecological regulation (the prescription includes Dang Gui Shao Yao San and Si Ni San). I would like to ask if I can con...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Emily: When taking traditional Chinese medicine, it can be taken simultaneously with other health supplements, but there should be an interval of at least 1 hour between the two. Wishing you peace and health! Sincerely, Yen Su-Mei, Department of Traditional Chi...[Read More] Can You Take Vitamin B Supplements While Using Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Understanding Persistent Ear Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Pain at the anterior edge of the ear for 3 months? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of my ear (located in the Sanjiao and Gallbladder meridian areas) for three months, and it has not improved. Additionally, I have a dry and prickly sensation at the ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen A-Cheng: You have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of your ear for three months, along with a dry and prickly sensation at the tip of your tongue. Western medical examinations have returned normal results, and treatment with traditional Chinese medicine ha...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Ear Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
How Long Does It Take for Menstruation to Return with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the duration for regulating the menstrual cycle can vary significantly among individuals. Some may experience changes within a few weeks, while others might require several months of treatment to see improvements in their menstrual regularit...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Anonymous User: The reasons for a delayed menstrual period, in addition to consuming a lot of cold foods and experiencing increased stress, may also include endocrine disorders. If you have taken traditional Chinese medicine and your period still hasn't arrived, I recom...[Read More] How Long Does It Take for Menstruation to Return with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Managing Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Breast cyst Hello doctor, I recently discovered a hard lump in my chest and after an examination, I was informed that it is a fibrocystic change with two cysts. I experience swelling and pain before my menstrual period. I would like to ask if taking traditional Chinese medicine c...
Dr. He Yujun Reply:
In general, breast fibrocystic changes are mostly benign, and regular check-ups are sufficient without excessive worry. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, the breasts are associated with the liver meridian. If you experience swelling and pain before menstruation, it...[Read More] Managing Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Growth and Development in Adolescents
Questions about Growth Height I'm sorry, doctor, but I would like to ask you a question. I am currently in the ninth grade and my height is 163 cm. I haven't developed an Adam's apple yet, but I have recently started to experience voice changes and have some pubic ...
Dr. He Yujun Reply:
The development of an Adam's apple, the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics, and voice changes are indicators of the onset of puberty in boys. Generally, boys enter puberty later than girls. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said that a boy's k...[Read More] Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Growth and Development in Adolescents
Understanding Frequent Urination and Bladder Discomfort: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Frequent urination and bladder discomfort? Hello, doctor. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner yesterday due to my frequent urination issue. Although the problem of small urine volume has slightly improved, the frequency of urination in the morning has increased....
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Polly: The issue of frequent urination is indeed troubling for you, isn't it? I apologize for not knowing how to help you resolve this problem. I suggest you seek assistance from both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine practitioners. Wishing...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination and Bladder Discomfort: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Natural Ways to Improve Sperm Quality with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How can I improve sperm quality? Hello Dr. Yan: My husband has been under a lot of work pressure lately, and we are trying to conceive a second child. I would like to help him improve his health using traditional Chinese medicine, but he is resistant to seeing a doctor, possibly ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsieh, It is advisable to have a physician evaluate the use of Qiyangzi (Sunflower Seeds) and Banlong Wan (Banchong Pills) before consumption. You may consider preparing the following foods for your husband to try: 1. Foods rich in magnesium, which can enhance male f...[Read More] Natural Ways to Improve Sperm Quality with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Poor Blood Circulation Cause Dizziness? Exploring Remedies and Solutions
Poor blood circulation can indeed lead to dizziness? Doctor, I have poor blood circulation, which often causes dizziness (I feel my eyelids are heavy, and I just finished my menstrual period; could this also affect my dizziness?). Can drinking ginseng and goji berry water help wi...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin, Experiencing dizziness right after your menstrual period can occur due to the loss of blood during menstruation, which may leave your body in need of time to recover. This dizziness typically improves a few days after your period ends. Engaging in a 15-minute walk ...[Read More] Can Poor Blood Circulation Cause Dizziness? Exploring Remedies and Solutions
Understanding the Connection Between Menstrual and Gastrointestinal Issues
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...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear netizens, After meals, an increase in heart rate is a normal condition. During menstruation, due to the loss of some blood volume, symptoms such as dizziness and headaches may occur, but these will return to normal after the menstrual period ends. It is advisable to supple...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Menstrual and Gastrointestinal Issues
Is It Gastroenteritis or Heat Stroke? Understanding Your Symptoms
Is it a case of heatstroke or gastroenteritis? I have been experiencing frequent diarrhea recently, and the situation has worsened over the past two days. I usually need to stay in air-conditioned rooms and ride my bike outside. Last night, I felt nauseous and had diarrhea, along...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Online Friend C: If you are experiencing headaches and body aches without significant improvement from traditional Chinese medicine, it is advisable to return to your original TCM clinic. Please consult with the TCM physician to adjust your herbal prescription based on your ...[Read More] Is It Gastroenteritis or Heat Stroke? Understanding Your Symptoms
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?
Can traditional Chinese medicine treat Eustachian tube issues? Four months ago, I started experiencing difficulty swallowing saliva, opening my mouth, and when I exert pressure with my mouth, I hear a popping sound in my ears. Occasionally, I also feel a dull pain inside my ears ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear User Lai: When you swallow, your ears make a popping sound, and you may experience occasional dull pain inside your ears, along with intermittent tinnitus. If you wish to address this using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is certainly possible. You can find a qualifie...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?
Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Managing Subretinal Fluid Accumulation
Subretinal fluid accumulation after retinal detachment surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent retinal detachment surgery (scleral buckle procedure) in early May, and since then, I have been experiencing a strange sensation of seeing things as if I were looking through water, along wi...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: Currently, there is insufficient evidence in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address your issue, as ancient TCM did not have experience with ophthalmic surgical procedures. There are also no reports of such practices in Taiwan today. Our approach focuses on the conce...[Read More] Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Managing Subretinal Fluid Accumulation
Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nonspecific dizziness Hello doctor, I started experiencing dizziness in early February. During this time, I had two episodes of blood rushing to my head, but I did not experience vertigo. On March 30, I visited a doctor due to this dizziness. The doctor said it was because I was ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Alvin, Feeling dizzy and heavy-headed is truly distressing. Your MRI findings indicate mild narrowing of the blood vessels in the right hemisphere of the brain. When you experience emotional stress, you also report numbness in your scalp, left hand, and both cheeks, as well...[Read More] Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Vaginal Yeast Infections and Menstrual Irregularities
Vaginal yeast infection Hello, doctor. 1. I frequently experience vaginal yeast infections. When I consult Western medicine, they only prescribe suppositories, but I cannot find a permanent solution, which is very troubling for me. I would like to know how I can improve this si...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Coco, Hello! Fungal infections can indeed be difficult to treat. If you wish to improve your condition with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is always a chance, but you will need to visit a TCM physician for a thorough examination, including observation, inquiry, a...[Read More] Managing Vaginal Yeast Infections and Menstrual Irregularities
Understanding Frequent Urination: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
I have been experiencing frequent urination unusually over the past couple of days? Recently, I have not been waking up in the morning, and my DIY measurements have been very low. I have been experiencing symptoms such as split urine stream, fatigue, occasional pain in the urethr...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Xiao Kai: Based on your symptom description, I recommend that you first consult a urologist to check for any urinary tract infections. If there are no issues with the urinary tract, then you may seek treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner fo...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Fungal Infections?
Fungal infection I would like to ask the doctor about itching on both sides of my groin, which also appears a bit dark. Additionally, the outer pubic hair area is somewhat itchy, but it doesn't happen frequently—just occasionally. The discharge seems normal, and I mostly don...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear anonymous user: Regarding the symptoms you mentioned, it is advisable to first consult a dermatologist for treatment. If satisfactory results are not achieved, you may consider seeking traditional Chinese medicine for further management. In the meantime, please pay attention...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Fungal Infections?