Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Affecting Your Hepatitis B Levels?
Elevated hepatitis B markers? Six months ago, I had a hepatitis B test, and all the indicators were normal. However, I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux and consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, taking medications related to gastroesophageal reflux f...
Dr. Peng Renyuan Reply:
Hello Ms. Lu: There are many causes of liver inflammation, and irregular lifestyle or diet can also be contributing factors. As for traditional Chinese medicine, without a prescription detail, it is difficult to assess. You may discuss this with your physician and inform them abo...[Read More] Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Affecting Your Hepatitis B Levels?
Managing High Hepatitis B Levels: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Elevated hepatitis B index? The recent hepatitis B test results show E antigen positive at 1774, Y-GT at 16, total bilirubin at 0.60, GOT at 33, GPT at 73, and AEP at 2.4 (previous tests were normal). Is there a way to reduce hepatitis through traditional Chinese medicine? Rega...
Dr. Gao Peiyi Reply:
1. Yes. 2. Try to maintain a regular schedule; it is not necessary to sleep before a specific time. This liver concept belongs to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridians, not Western medicine. 3. A balanced diet is sufficient; avoid long-term use of overly warming or immune-...[Read More] Managing High Hepatitis B Levels: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Improve Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B?
Hepatic fibrosis due to hepatitis B virus infection? Hello, Doctor: I am a carrier of hepatitis B and have been monitored by a hepatobiliary and gastroenterology clinic every six months. Recently, the clinic physician informed me that the ultrasound showed some signs of liver fib...
Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
The user underwent an abdominal ultrasound examination, which revealed mild liver fibrosis. The user is interested in treating this condition with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In my opinion, TCM can be effective for mild liver fibrosis and may help prevent further deterior...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Improve Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B?
Understanding Sisi Liver Protection Capsules: Benefits and Concerns
Regarding... Silymarin Liver Protection Capsules: Milk Thistle... Questions? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about Silymarin liver protection capsules. Question 1: I have hepatitis B and would like to know if this product, which contains milk thistle, can be taken long-term....
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Moses, Thank you for your letter. Milk thistle is a traditional herbal remedy from Europe, and its active component for liver protection is silymarin. Silymarin stabilizes liver cell membranes and improves liver function, showing good efficacy in treating acute and chronic ...[Read More] Understanding Sisi Liver Protection Capsules: Benefits and Concerns
Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Treatment Options and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liver fibrosis Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with liver fibrosis, but my blood tests show Hepatitis B surface antigen at 0.00 and Hepatitis C surface antibody at 0.07. I would like to ask if I can take important treatments. However, the doctor I consulted advised me not to ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Online Friend - Ms. Li: Regarding the TCM management of liver fibrosis, please refer to Issue 388 of Tianxia Magazine - "New Hope of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Liver Diseases" at http://www.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=5003179. As for TCM practitioners...[Read More] Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Treatment Options and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine ZC008 Reverse Liver Fibrosis?
Liver fibrosis Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. Recently, I had an ultrasound that indicated liver fibrosis, but my blood tests showed negative results for hepatitis B and C, and I do not consume alcohol. I would like to ask if I can take the traditional Chinese medicine ZC...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, Hello! It is evident that this is a new medication. Currently, there is not enough clinical experience or research reports available, so we can only monitor its effects while using it. The cost of the medication is high, and the relationship between its price and e...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine ZC008 Reverse Liver Fibrosis?
Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Treatments for Stroke Recovery
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 ...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear An-An / 45 / 1 netizen, Hello. 1. I apologize for the delayed response as I just returned from abroad. The clinical issues you raised involve multiple organ conditions and the combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, making the situation qui...[Read More] Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Treatments for Stroke Recovery
Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission Risks and Traditional Chinese Medicine Options
Diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B? Hello Dr. Lin, I visited your hospital today for a check-up on hepatitis B. The doctor said everything is fine! However, there was one index that was only 0.44 and not yet at 1.0, but I forgot to ask the doctor about it. Does this indicat...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Li Shidao / 46 / 0 Netizen, Hello, 1. You visited your hospital today for a check-up on hepatitis B. The doctor said everything is fine! However, the index of 0.44 is still below 1.0, which likely refers to HBeAg being less than 0.44. This indicates that the hepatitis B e...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission Risks and Traditional Chinese Medicine Options
Can Reishi Mushroom Extract Benefit Liver Disease Patients?
Can patients with liver disease consume reishi mushroom extract? Hello, Doctor: I have heard that drinking reishi mushroom extract (such as X-Active Reishi) can enhance resistance and boost immunity. However, I have also heard that for cancer patients, it may promote the growth o...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Regarding the effectiveness of reishi mushroom extract in "treating" cancer, current literature primarily consists of animal studies or in vitro cell experiments, with no definitive data available for human effects. 2. Modern reishi or those sold in the market are mo...[Read More] Can Reishi Mushroom Extract Benefit Liver Disease Patients?
Can Schisandra Be Brewed as Tea Daily? Dosage and Safety for All Ages
Schisandra berry Schisandra berry Dear Doctor: Can Schisandra be steeped in hot tea for daily consumption? What is the recommended ratio of Schisandra to tea? Is it safe for hepatitis B carriers or children to drink? Thank you!
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear WQWS / 27 years old / Online User, Hello: Schisandra chinensis has a sour and sweet taste, with a warm nature, and it is associated with the lung, heart, and kidney meridians. It has the effects of astringing and consolidating, benefiting qi and generating fluids, as well a...[Read More] Can Schisandra Be Brewed as Tea Daily? Dosage and Safety for All Ages
How to Treat Elevated Liver Enzymes: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
How should elevated liver enzymes be treated? Hello, doctor. My liver enzymes were recently found to be elevated, with GOT at 41 and GPT at 141. I have been taking Western medicine for a month and then switched to Chinese medicine, which I have been on for over a month now. The d...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang / 25 / Online User, Your questions are answered as follows: 1. Fatty liver should be treated from the perspective of liver health. 2. My clinic hours are Monday to Saturday mornings, Monday afternoons, and Thursday afternoons. Please come fasting. 3. For fatty li...[Read More] How to Treat Elevated Liver Enzymes: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing High Cholesterol and Fatty Liver: Integrating Western and Traditional Medicine
Hello, doctor. I have questions regarding hyperlipidemia and fatty liver disease? Hello, Director Lin. A few days ago, I brought my mother to your clinic for treatment. Thank you for your attentive and patient care in explaining her condition. I have browsed most of your response...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang / 25 / Online User, Hello, 1. The definition of fatty liver is when the fat content in liver cells exceeds 5%. Diagnosis must be confirmed through examinations such as abdominal ultrasound by Western medicine. Many factors can cause fatty liver, including hepatit...[Read More] Managing High Cholesterol and Fatty Liver: Integrating Western and Traditional Medicine
Can People with Hepatitis B Safely Consume Traditional Chinese Herbal Soup?
Can a person with hepatitis B drink Chinese herbal soup? Hello Dr. Huang, I have been troubled by dysmenorrhea throughout my menstrual period, experiencing pain from the first day until the end, and I have heavy bleeding. Gynecological examinations by Western medicine have show...
Dr. Huang Yijia Reply:
Hello, Xiaolan: I will answer your questions in two parts. The first part is whether patients with hepatitis B can take Zhongjiang Decoction. My answer is no, it is not suitable, as it contains some warming and tonifying herbs that could exacerbate hepatitis and worsen the condit...[Read More] Can People with Hepatitis B Safely Consume Traditional Chinese Herbal Soup?
Understanding Red Palms: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
The palms are very red? The palms and fingertips, as well as the soles of the feet, are very red. I asked my family doctor if this could be palmar erythema, but he said it is not because the two red areas are not connected. I am a carrier of hepatitis B and have regular check-ups...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear kao/0/48 user, Hello! 1. Regarding the redness at the tips of the fingers and palms, as well as the soles of the feet, it may be due to excessive proliferation of peripheral microvessels. Alternatively, it could be a result of vigorous blood circulation in young individua...[Read More] Understanding Red Palms: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Can ZC008 Herbal Supplement Help Manage Liver Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis issues Hello doctor, my father was diagnosed with liver fibrosis eight or nine years ago, and it has now progressed to cirrhosis. I came across some articles online mentioning a herbal remedy called ZC008 developed by a technician from Taichung Veterans General Hospital...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mimi/1/32 netizen, Hello! 1. Obesity, hyperlipidemia, poorly controlled diabetes, alcohol consumption, hepatitis B or C, and improper medication can lead to increased uptake and synthesis of fat by the liver, as well as decreased utilization. This can result in the accumu...[Read More] Can ZC008 Herbal Supplement Help Manage Liver Cirrhosis?
Understanding Hepatitis C: Concerns, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Issues related to Hepatitis C? Here's the translation: Recently, my mother has been having trouble sleeping at night, so she went for an examination and was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I later learned that there are no specific treatments for Hepatitis C in either tradition...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear friends concerned about your family, 1. Hepatitis B and C primarily differ in the types of hepatitis viruses that cause them, and both are difficult to eradicate. Chronic Hepatitis C often leads to fluctuating liver function indices and can evolve over decades into liver ca...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis C: Concerns, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Can Reishi Mushroom and Propolis Help Improve Fatty Liver?
What are the therapeutic effects of reishi mushroom and propolis? Hello, my father has a fatty liver issue. Would consuming reishi mushrooms or propolis help improve his condition? I have heard that Western medicine doctors say that the concept of "liver" in Traditional...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Huang Zhi-Jie, Your questions are answered as follows: 1. The definition of fatty liver is when the fat content in liver cells exceeds 5%. Diagnosis must be confirmed through examinations such as abdominal ultrasound conducted by Western medicine. Many factors can cause f...[Read More] Can Reishi Mushroom and Propolis Help Improve Fatty Liver?
Managing Alcoholic Skin: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Alcoholic skin. Traditional Chinese medicine maintenance and treatment issues? I have been a carrier of hepatitis B and have been struggling with seborrheic dermatitis for nearly five years. I have not received treatment from either Western or traditional Chinese medicine; I have...
Dr. Wang Ruomei Reply:
Hello, Xiao Hai: Rosacea is a skin condition that appears as a pinkish-red rash. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is mentioned that "the sun governs the skin externally and the chest internally; the sun is the guiding principle of the body." Here, "the sun...[Read More] Managing Alcoholic Skin: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Can People with Hepatitis B Drink Si Wu Tang? Safe Alternatives Explained
Hepatitis B and Si Wu Tang? I have hepatitis B. Can I drink Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) after recovery? I'm concerned it might be too warming. If it's not advisable, what should I consume for a milder nourishment? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, Xiaoying netizen: "Si Wu Tang" (Four Substance Decoction) is the primary formula among various traditional Chinese medicine remedies for nourishing blood. It consists of four herbal ingredients: Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), R...[Read More] Can People with Hepatitis B Drink Si Wu Tang? Safe Alternatives Explained
Finding the Best Traditional Chinese Medicine for Hepatitis B in Kaohsiung
I want to treat hepatitis B? Hello Dr. Lin: I am a carrier of hepatitis B, and my Western medicine test results show elevated indices and fatty liver. Please recommend a good traditional Chinese medicine doctor in the Kaohsiung area. Thank you.
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Please contact Dr. Huang Lanying, the President of the Kaohsiung County Chinese Medicine Association, at Tel: 07-7436066.[Read More] Finding the Best Traditional Chinese Medicine for Hepatitis B in Kaohsiung