Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Treatment for Frozen Shoulder Hello: I have rotator cuff tendonitis, and after three months of treatment with Western medicine, it has developed into frozen shoulder. I am currently seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, going twice every two days for acupuncture, he...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
A1: The efficacy of herbal medicine may be better than that of Western medicine. Whether treatment is necessary should be determined by your treating physician; without an examination, it is impossible to say if it is needed. This also depends on the individual's constitutio...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Stage 3 and 4 Bedsores
Treatment of Stage III Pressure Ulcers Hello, my father has developed severe pressure ulcers due to being bedridden and unable to turn over, with two wounds reaching stage three and one at stage four. He has already undergone debridement surgery. I would like to know what traditi...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Yingyang, This requires a comprehensive approach, both internally and externally. Generally, patients need to take herbal decoctions, depending on their condition. Sometimes it is necessary to "drain pus," while other times "nourishing both Qi and blood"...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Stage 3 and 4 Bedsores
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine's Impact on Sperm Quality
Traditional Chinese medicine for improving sperm quality? Hello Doctor: I am currently taking herbal decoctions prescribed by a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner to improve my sperm quality. However, after about two months of treatment, I went to a gynecology and ob...
Dr. Chu Baiqing Reply:
Hello: It sounds like you haven't been on medication for very long. Of course, noticeable effects require some time to activate your body's functions. However, using traditional Chinese medicine to treat oligospermia is a very good option, and the results can often be q...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine's Impact on Sperm Quality
Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Knee Joint Discomfort
Knee discomfort? A year ago, I visited an orthopedic specialist due to discomfort in my knee and underwent an X-ray examination. The diagnosis was cartilage wear in the knee. The physician believed that I was still young and not suitable for taking glucosamine supplements, so he ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the treatment of cartilage wear involves differentiation and treatment based on the patient's specific condition, which includes observing, listening, questioning, and pulse diagnosis. The prescription is tailored according to the patie...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Knee Joint Discomfort
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Liver Cancer Treatment
Issues with Medications for Liver Cancer Hello, sir/madam: My father has been diagnosed with stage 3 liver cancer through Western medical examinations, showing symptoms such as ascites, melena, and continuously increasing bilirubin levels. I heard from a traditional Chinese medic...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The use of bear bile, ox bile, pearls, rhinoceros horn, and antelope horn powder for treating ascites, melena, and elevated bilirubin levels in liver cancer can only be considered as part of a prescription. It cannot be claimed that these traditional Chinese medicines can cure li...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Liver Cancer Treatment