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Understanding Left Leg Numbness and Cold Sensation: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Regarding the left leg, there is some numbness and a sensation of coldness? Hello Dr. Lu, due to my work, I have to operate a computer for long periods, and the position of the computer and desk has caused me to adopt a slightly left-leaning posture. To avoid confusion in my desc...


Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Mr. Zhang described his symptoms very carefully, including numbness and a tingling sensation on the outer side of his left thigh and the back of his calf, as well as occasional soreness in his buttocks. He also reported tightness in the left trapezius muscle and his left cheek. A...

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Understanding Buttock and Thigh Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice

Pain in the anal area and thighs? Hello, I would like to ask about the soreness in my buttocks that I've been experiencing lately. It feels like there is a dull ache in my colon, particularly on the left side, which feels warm and uncomfortable. I also have some mild numbnes...


Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Yari, you can first consult the Gastroenterology and Hepatology department to rule out any rectal issues. If there are no rectal problems, you may consider visiting the Rehabilitation department or a nearby Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. Generally speaking, the likeli...

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Is Numbness in Limbs After Acupuncture Normal? Insights and Solutions

Numbness in the limbs after acupuncture? Hello, today I went to the hospital for acupuncture due to sciatica. The doctor inserted needles in my painful leg, as well as my lower back and upper back. However, now I feel numbness in my other three limbs. Is this normal? Can it heal ...


Dr. Lai Jianhong Reply:
Hello, Hsl: Your inquiry mentioned experiencing numbness in the other three limbs after acupuncture. Based on your description, this phenomenon likely occurred within 24 hours post-treatment and is commonly referred to as residual needle sensation. This often happens in patients ...

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Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Sciatica and Beyond

Numbness in the hands and soles of the feet, along with sciatica? Hello, Dr. Chang. A month ago, I started experiencing symptoms similar to sciatica, and it has persisted until now. I have visited a few traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, but none of them could definitive...


Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Wang: Your description of the problem is very clear, but there are a few points that need further clarification. Generally, neurological issues tend to present with symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain that radiate, for example, from the neck and shoulders to th...

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Understanding Sciatica: Causes of Leg Numbness and Pain

Sciatica 2 Is the numbness in your foot unilateral or bilateral? Is there any pain extending to the posterior thigh, popliteal area, lateral calf, and dorsum of the foot on your left foot? Rehabilitation involves numbness and weakness in the posterior thigh, and recently, I have ...


Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Based on the aforementioned symptoms and previous assessments, it is still recommended that you undergo a comprehensive imaging examination. Please consult a qualified orthopedic specialist to carefully analyze whether there is any impact on your lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Addi...

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Understanding Lumbar Injuries: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lumbar spine injury type 2? I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing. Previously, I felt pain in my lower back when riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, but I didn't pay much attention to it. In September, I started to experience lumbar pain at wor...


Dr. He Yujun Reply:
Is the numbness in your foot unilateral or bilateral? Is there any pain extending to the posterior thigh, popliteal fossa, lateral calf, and dorsum of the foot? Sciatica is merely a symptom. The sciatic nerve is present on both sides and originates from the nerve roots in the lum...

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Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Sciatic nerve Hello doctor, recently my mother has been frequently complaining about lower back pain. When she lies down, she feels numbness and soreness that radiates from her hips to her spine. I would like to know if this requires treatment. She works in the food service indus...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello! I am glad to receive your message. "When my mother lies down, she feels numbness and pain starting from her lower back to her spine." This sounds like a troubling issue. The sensation of soreness and numbness is quite different; numbness is generally more severe ...

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Understanding Sciatica: Pain Relief and Treatment Options in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sciatic nerve I apologize, but after the massage, I can now lift my leg high without pain, and I can bend down more easily. However, the pain still persists. Does this count as an improvement? Previously, when I walked and then sat down, I felt a lot of pain at the right side of ...


Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Based on your description, the treatment is gradually improving, and the direction of the treatment is correct. It is advisable to continue with the treatment regimen. The issues you mentioned are possible, but without a clinical examination or imaging studies such as X-rays or C...

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Understanding Sciatica vs. Gluteus Medius Inflammation: A Patient's Journey

Sciatica or gluteus medius muscle inflammation? I apologize for the inconvenience. Previously, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome. After two weeks of acupuncture, medication, and traction, my condition worsened. I then switc...


Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Sciatica is a broad and general term. The sciatic nerve branches from the lumbar and sacral spinal nerves, forming a single bundle that runs through the gluteal region, approximately at the level of the piriformis muscle. It then travels down the posterior aspect of the thigh and...

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Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Numbness in the hands and feet? I had numbness in my hands and feet, so I consulted a neurologist and underwent a nerve conduction study, which came back normal. I then saw an orthopedic doctor for X-rays, which revealed cervical spine stenosis causing compression. Currently, I a...


Dr. He Yujun Reply:
It is recommended to complement the treatment with cupping, bloodletting, or the internal use of traditional Chinese medicine. However, these treatments should be determined by a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner based on individual constitution and clinical pre...

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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Guide to Herbal Remedies

Traditional Chinese Medicine Inquiry Hello Dr. Chu, could you please clarify the indications for the following prescriptions? After each meal: - Ba Jitian (Morinda root) 0.30 GM - Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) 0.30 GM - Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium) 0.30 GM - Huan Shao Dan 2.00 GM - Qin...


Dr. Chu Baiqing Reply:
Dear Pan, In response to your inquiry, here are the details: 1. Herbs such as Morinda root (巴戟天), Cistanche (肉蓯蓉), Epimedium (淫羊藿), and Rehmannia (還少丹) are used as kidney tonics to treat kidney deficiency, which can alleviate symptoms like lower back pain, frequent urination, a...

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Effective Remedies for Sciatica Pain: A Comprehensive Guide

Sciatica Hello, doctor. My girlfriend has been experiencing symptoms of lower back pain for a while. She previously visited an orthopedic specialist, but there hasn't been much improvement. Recently, the pain has shifted to her legs, and it's severe enough that she can&...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear A-Lei, Hello! 1. Your girlfriend has been experiencing back pain for a while and previously consulted an orthopedic specialist, but there hasn't been much improvement. Recently, she has started to experience pain in her legs, to the extent that she cannot walk. Afte...

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Understanding Nerve Enlargement and Weakness: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Could you please provide more details regarding the issue of right hand nerve enlargement and physical weakness? Hello Dr. Huang, I have some questions regarding hand nerve issues and physical weakness that I would like your assistance with. Recently, I was hospitalized at Taina...


Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Dear Mr. Chang, Regarding your concerns about numbness in your right palm and discomfort in your right shoulder, it is possible that these symptoms are caused by postural imbalances due to cerebral palsy, leading to minor skeletal misalignments. This may result in localized soft...

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Effective Natural Remedies for Sciatica Pain Relief in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sciatica The following is a translation of the content regarding the treatment of sciatica: I came across an article online about treating sciatica, and since I am unsure of its efficacy, I hesitate to try it. I have a few questions for the director: 1. Is there any classical re...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear user seeking urgent treatment, Here are brief answers to your questions: 1. Sciatica is a common condition encountered by both Western and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. It is primarily caused by overexertion or injuries such as herniated discs that compress t...

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Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Sciatica Relief

Sciatica I'm sorry! It has been over ten days since my last inquiry, and I have not seen any relevant responses. I am unsure if my previous upload was unsuccessful, which may have caused you not to receive my questions. Therefore, I must ask again. Thank you for taking the t...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear user seeking urgent treatment, Your questions are answered briefly as follows: 1. Sciatica is a condition commonly encountered by both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. It is primarily caused by overexertion or injuries such as herniated discs that le...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

The body is getting worse and worse? Doctor, can pelvic inflammatory disease be completely cured with traditional Chinese medicine? A Western doctor told me that pelvic inflammatory disease will not fully heal, and I have had this condition for three years. I have intermittently ...


Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
Dear Ruby, Pelvic inflammatory disease in gynecology can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. TCM can help enhance your immune system, assist your body in healing, and improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. As for the issues related to scoliosis and sciatica, acu...

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Holistic Health Tips for Women: Balancing Wellness and Beauty

How to become a healthy and beautiful woman? Hello Dr. Peng, Main symptoms: 1. Mitral valve issues (long-term use of Entresto). 2. Allergic sinusitis (for many years). 3. History of renal hemorrhage fifteen years ago, leading to frequent soreness, which has recently increased. ...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Gradual adjustment can first focus on improving sleep to restore the body's metabolic rate to normal. This will enhance the self-repair of other bodily functions. Next, address the issue of body aches, and finally, adjust the allergic constitution. Based on your description,...

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Effective Solutions for Sciatica Pain Relief: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sciatica I previously injured my back while lifting heavy objects, which has led to frequent issues with sciatica. Especially when the weather changes, my lower back becomes very sore, and I cannot stand or sit for long periods. What can I do to resolve or treat this?


Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello, Xiao Wei: Sciatica typically presents as pain and numbness radiating from the lower back and buttocks down to one side of the calf. I'm not sure if your symptoms match this description or if you are experiencing simple localized lower back pain. Traditional Chinese me...

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Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Turmeric, Sanguisorba, and Duhuo

Sure! Here is the translation: What are the medical effects of Turmeric, Sanguisorba, and Spatholobus? Sure! Here’s the translation: What are the medical effects of turmeric, safflower, and clematis? Thank you.


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Turmeric: It has a slightly spicy and bitter taste, and when ingested, it has a cooling effect on the body. It is used for chest tightness and pain, as well as for conditions like bruising and pain from contusions, pain in the chest during breathing, or discomfort in the liver ar...

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