GI, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 17

Menstrual irregularities Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle. After my period came in March, I haven't had it since. I started menstruating when I was in fifth grade, and I usually have my period about every two months. Is this serious? Also, does stay...

Combined Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Treatment for Father Hello Doctor: My father is 73 years old and had a hemorrhagic stroke over ten years ago. In recent years, he has experienced several minor strokes, with one confirmed case of thalamic occlusive stroke. He has ...

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...

Huanglian Jiedu Wan and Cauliflower Can I take the Huanglian Jiedu capsules I bought at the Chinese medicine shop? I previously had genital warts that were treated with electrocautery, and now I feel like they might be recurring, but I don't seem to have symptoms of excess h...

Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation? Hello, Dr. Yan. Since I started menstruating, my periods have not been very regular; sometimes I go a month without menstruating, and when I do, I experience severe cramping that makes me sweat. No matter what position I change to, it doesn&#...

Finger ligament inflammation Hello doctor, I had an accident that caused an injury to my right hand fingers. The doctor diagnosed it as finger ligament inflammation. I have been undergoing regular rehabilitation, applying heat, and using topical ointments. I read in previous arti...

Male hormones I would like to inquire about my testosterone levels, which are low (2.61 ng/ml). Can traditional Chinese medicine help adjust this, or is it necessary to supplement hormones through Western medicine? Are there any recommended herbal formulas? (For reference) Thank ...

The term "生側柏葉" refers to the leaves of the plant "Platycladus orientalis," commonly known as Oriental arborvitae or Chinese The herb "生側柏葉" is also known as "Sheng Ce Bai Ye" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is derived from the leaves o...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for glaucoma? Hello Doctor: Recently, I discovered that I have a visual field defect and was diagnosed with normal-tension glaucoma at the ophthalmologist. The doctor has prescribed eye drops to lower intraocular pressure, to be used o...

Consumption of almonds Hello, I have symptoms of coughing and allergies, and I would like to consume almond flour. However, I have heard that almonds can be slightly toxic, and I am concerned about the appropriate amount for long-term consumption. Additionally, many commercial al...

If the herbal medicine package is opened but not taken immediately? Dear Dr. Yan, Hello, I am taking a scientific herbal medicine package. After I cut open the package with scissors, I suddenly needed to use the restroom, so I went first and returned to remember that the package...

About Melia Toosendan Dear Dr. Yan, Thank you for your response. I generally understand your point. Since you mentioned that the likelihood of accumulating toxicity from Fructus Meliae (Chuan Lian Zi) is low and that it is commonly prescribed by traditional Chinese medicine prac...

Chronic sinusitis Hello, doctor. I have allergies, but my condition has changed so that I don't often sneeze. Recently, I have noticed that my symptoms are very similar to chronic sinusitis, with nasal symptoms and systemic symptoms almost identical. I feel mentally fatigued...

Regarding the Chinese toon (Toona sinensis) Hello Dr. Yan, My name is Ah Xiang. Today I visited a physician regarding my lower abdominal pain. The doctor suspected that there might be inflammation in the bladder or prostate. I was prescribed a 7-day course of a scientific herbal...

Can a three-year-old child take Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Kong Sheng Zhen Zhong Dan? Hello Dr. Lin: My child is currently three years old and was diagnosed with macrocephaly at over one year old, which has resulted in cognitive and language developmental delays. We are currently unde...

Burning sensation of the tongue Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue. It starts about three hours after I wake up and after my afternoon nap, whether it's a workday or a holiday. Initially, I feel tired and want to rest; if I don't rest or sleep at tha...

Diet for Eye Diseases Hello, doctor: Due to cold hands and feet, I usually add some warming ingredients like ginger, garlic, scallions, or red dates, goji berries, and turmeric when cooking. However, I have been experiencing recurrent marginal corneal ulcers over the past two yea...

Will the traditional Chinese herbal medicine "Jieshi Teng" (also known as "Mucuna pruriens") have adverse effects on the fetus? Is there any impact of the Chinese herbal medicine "Jishiteng" (also known as "Mikania micrantha") on the fetus?...

Medications for Coronary Heart Disease Hello Dr. Yan. Regarding the issue I previously inquired about, there is still no "certainty" in the resolution to date. All the examinations that the cardiology department can perform have been completed, and the physician indicat...

Delayed language comprehension in toddlers! Hello Dr. Lin! My child is experiencing language delay and comprehension delay. At two years and nine months old, he still cannot speak a complete sentence (no more than four words in a sentence), and his understanding is also poorer th...