Heart, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Understanding Thyroid Issues: Symptoms, Treatments, and Integrative Care

Thyroid issues? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond. Since last night, my heart rate has been consistently high, around 100 beats per minute or more, and I can feel my heartbeat even while lying in bed. This morning, I visited an ENT specialist who noted a low-...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello! For thyroid issues, it is recommended to consult a Western medicine endocrinologist, who can perform a blood test to check if the thyroid levels are normal for diagnosis. Chinese medicine and Western medicine should be taken an hour apart. For hemorrhoids, mild cases can b...

Managing Ventricular Premature Contractions: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Ventricular premature contractions, medication consultation? Hello Dr. Peng, I apologize for bothering you. Since last year, I have been experiencing a sensation of missed heartbeats. After a cardiology examination, it was found that I had approximately 500 ventricular premature ...

Dr. Peng Renyuan Reply:
Hello, Xiao Guo: The choice of these medications depends on your current physical condition. They may be helpful for your so-called autonomic nervous system dysfunction and premature ventricular contractions, but it ultimately depends on the symptoms you present during your consu...

Managing Palpitations: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Remedies

Palpitations, medication consultation? Hello, Dr. Yan. I apologize for bothering you. Since last year, I have been experiencing a sensation of missed heartbeats. After a cardiology examination, it was found that I had around 500 ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) in one da...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, Anonymous! Yangxin Decoction is used to treat palpitations caused by deficiency of heart qi. Shengmai San is suitable for arrhythmias and ventricular tachycardia. Ganmai Dazao Decoction is used for autonomic nervous system disorders, neurasthenia, and insomnia. Xinyi Qingf...

Understanding Sleep Issues: Heartbeat Sounds and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sleep issues Hello Dr. Yan, - **Chief Complaint**: For the past 1 to 2 months, I have experienced occasional insomnia. The reason is that when I lie down, I can hear my heartbeat, which feels like a rhythmic pounding, preventing me from achieving deep sleep. Subsequently, I meas...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, Ah Xiang. Anxiety and panic disorders, along with drinking tea in the evening, can lead to hearing your heartbeat while sleeping. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners do not rely solely on pulse diagnosis; they utilize the four diagnostic methods: observation, listen...

Can Qi Deficiency Cause Weakness in Eating and Swallowing?

Qi deficiency can lead to a lack of appetite? Hello Dr. Yen, my grandfather has severe blockage in all three major coronary arteries, leading to heart failure. He recently underwent stent placement at the hospital, but after the procedure, his heart function has deteriorated. He ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, Xiao Dai. Elderly individuals with heart issues may experience significant weakness and a sense of fatigue. Taking traditional Chinese medicine can help alleviate this weakness. Best regards, Yan Su-mei, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nantou Hospital.

Should You Stop Taking These Chinese Herbal Medicines Before Heart Surgery?

Do I need to stop the medication? Hello, Dr. Yan. My grandfather is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization next week to examine his heart vessels. I would like to ask if he needs to stop taking the following medications (I forgot to consult with the traditional Chinese medicine ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, little shrimp! You need to stop taking Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction, as it contains some herbs that promote blood circulation and remove stasis. Wishing you health and peace! Sincerely, Su-Mei Yen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nantou Hospital.

Do Traditional Chinese Herbs Affect Urination and Cause Swelling?

Does "Yizhiren," "Wuyao," and "Shanyao" reduce urine output or cause urinary retention? Can they cause peripheral edema? Grandfather has diabetes and heart disease (he had a mild stroke a month ago). A few days ago, he visited a traditional Chinese m...

Dr. Xu Weihong Reply:
There are many factors that can cause edema. Regarding the traditional Chinese medicine you mentioned, there is no documented evidence linking it to edema. It is recommended that you discuss this with your physician during your next visit to investigate the cause of the edema.

Managing Premature Ventricular Contractions with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ventricular premature contraction (VPC) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if traditional Chinese medicine can help control the symptoms of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which sometimes cause a sensation of missed heartbeats. Western medicine only offers options like...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Xiao Yi, hello! Ventricular premature contractions can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine, but they cannot completely prevent recurrence. The medications mentioned above primarily treat symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, dry eyes, and blurred visio...

Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Dizziness: A Holistic Approach

Menstrual issues, dizziness? Hello, doctor. I have two questions: 1. I have been using a period tracking app, and it shows that my menstruation is 9 days late. I did not have my period in July, and when I visited a gynecologist, the doctor said it might be due to my lifestyle o...

Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Cocoa: There are many factors that can affect the menstrual cycle. Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing recent cycle irregularities, which are often caused by lifestyle changes or stress. However, you mentioned that you haven't been under much ...

Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Insights

Fever of unknown origin, body temperature elevation? Hello, last night after work, I suddenly felt warm, but it wasn't a fever, and my heart was racing. Today, I am experiencing the same situation. I would like to know what could be the cause of this, and whether it is a med...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello, Mr. Jun. Due to the limited information you provided, it is difficult to give a precise answer. In medical terms, a feeling of warmth is not a primary disease symptom and usually needs to be accompanied by other phenomena. You mentioned that this occurs after returning hom...

Understanding Unexplained Fever and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Concerns

Fever of unknown origin, body temperature elevation? Hello, last night after work, I suddenly felt warm, but it wasn't a fever, and my heart was racing. Today, I'm experiencing the same situation. I would like to know what could be the cause of this and if it is a medic...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello, Mr. Jun. Due to the limited information you provided, it is difficult to give a precise answer. In medical terms, a sensation of warmth is not typically a primary disease symptom and usually needs to be accompanied by other phenomena. You mentioned that this occurs after r...

Understanding Heat Sensitivity: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Become very heat-sensitive? Hello Dr. Yan, I have a somewhat unusual question. It seems to have started last summer. 1. During the summer, when I am exposed to the sun for more than ten minutes, I often experience dizziness, weakness, nausea, slight headaches, elevated blood pr...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang, Originally, you had a constitution that was not sensitive to temperature changes, but now you find yourself more intolerant to heat. Indeed, it is common for some individuals, as they age, to experience changes in their constitution. It is possible that your co...

Can Musk Help Widen Narrow Blood Vessels in Heart Disease?

Musk can cause the narrowed lumen of blood vessels to widen? Hello Dr. Yen, I would like to ask you about severe coronary artery blockage: 1. How much percentage of blood flow can be restored by taking musk? 2. After taking musk, will the narrowed blood vessels increase in diamet...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend, thank you for your message. Regarding your questions 1 and 2, there are currently no empirical research results available, so I cannot provide you with a definitive answer. The recommended dosage of musk is 0.03 to 0.1 grams at a time, not one qian (one qian =...

Understanding Insomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Insomnia at night Hello, doctor. In the past, I used to stay up until 1 or 2 AM and wake up at 6 or 7 AM to take care of some things, then continue to nap until 8 or 9 AM. However, no matter how I slept, I would have vivid dreams, and waking up made me feel even more tired. Now, ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Anonymous user: Hello! Going to bed at 11 PM and waking up at 6 or 7 AM means you are sleeping well. After waking up, if you go back to sleep until 8 or 9 AM (when you start dreaming), you may be in the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of the sleep cycle. Waking up during this time...

What to Do If You Consume Huanglian Before Your Period?

Gynecology: Menstruation What should I do if I consume Coptis chinensis just before my menstrual period?

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Erica, 34 years old, female online user, 1. What should I do if I consume Huanglian just before my menstrual period? It shouldn't have significant side effects. 2. The pharmacological effects of Huanglian include its action on the heart, spleen, stomach, liver, gallbla...

Understanding Menstrual Symptoms: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Menstrual symptoms Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I always feel weak, have dry mouth, experience lower back pain, and develop a hunchback during my menstrual period. I also tend to speak softly, sigh frequently, yawn a lot, and feel the urge to lie down and sleep. My hear...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend, During your menstrual period, experiencing general weakness, lower back pain, a tendency to lie down, and being easily startled may be due to insufficient qi and blood. You can take Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction) on your own. If your symptoms do not...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Severe Coronary Artery Blockage?

Severe coronary artery obstruction? Hello Dr. Yan, my father is 78 years old and has been suffering from diabetes for several decades. In recent years, his heart condition has worsened, and after a doctor's diagnosis, it was found that all three of his arteries are severely ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend, Thank you for your message! It may be difficult to achieve your goals solely through traditional Chinese medicine for severely blocked arteries and gum recession. While traditional Chinese medicine has blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbs that can enha...

Concerns About Chinese Herbs and Western Medications for Heart Health

The questions regarding Fuzi (Aconite), Zhenwu Decoction, and Western medicine? Hello Dr. Yan, I have been experiencing occasional numbness and pain in my trapezius muscle, as well as dizziness (non-rotational) for the past two to three years. I consulted a traditional Chinese me...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr. Zhang, I understand your concerns about the potential impact of traditional Chinese medicine on your cardiovascular issues. If you are very worried, it may be best to discontinue the use of Chinese medicine for now. Instead, you could consider acupuncture or tui na (Chi...

Understanding Phlegm-Damp Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Phlegm-dampness issue 1. Occasionally, I experience a pinching pain around the right chest area, specifically at the acupoints of Yingtian and Tianxi, as well as at the midpoint of the straight line between Yingtian and Zhongfu. The pain seems to be located in the muscle layer. T...

Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Dear user, I hope you are well. Regarding the three issues you raised, my responses are as follows: 1. Firstly, you mentioned pain at the Yingchuan point and the Tianxi point, as well as discomfort at the midpoint between the Yingchuan and the Danzhong points. I would initially ...

Facial Nerve Issues and Tinnitus: Understanding the Connection

Facial nerve + tinnitus Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. Earlier this year, I experienced facial nerve paralysis on the right side of my face. I underwent acupuncture and electrical therapy, and I made a good recovery. However, I have noticed that I tend to exert mo...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello, after recovery from general facial nerve paralysis, there may not be any visible abnormalities for up to six months, but patients often experience a sense of abnormality during movement, which is likely related to residual effects. As for tinnitus that occurs in sync with ...

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