Understanding Tongue Coating: When to Worry and TCM Insights
Tongue coating issues? Hello, doctor. Today I suddenly noticed that the center of my tongue coating seems a bit thick. I would like to ask if this is normal or if there are any concerns I should be aware of. Additionally, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, should I ...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello: It is normal for the tongue coating to have slight variations in thickness. As for whether the coating should be scraped off, it is generally recommended not to do so before a medical consultation, as this helps maintain its original appearance for the physician's exa...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Coating: When to Worry and TCM Insights
Understanding Tongue Issues: Cracks and Coating Explained
Tongue issues? Hello, doctor. I recently noticed that there are many irregular fissures on the middle and back of my tongue, along with a white coating. Could this be related to excessive indulgence? If so, how long should I rest?
Dr. Gao Peiyi Reply:
If there are no specific discomforts, there is no need to worry; the cracks may also be congenital and simply went unnoticed before. The white appearance is generally associated with higher humidity, which may be related to weather or dietary habits. If there is no discomfort, th...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Issues: Cracks and Coating Explained
Managing Eye Twitching During Menstrual Cycle: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Eyelid twitching during menstruation? Hello Dr. Lai: During my ovulation and menstrual periods, my left lower eyelid keeps twitching, and it's only the left lower eyelid that is affected, with no twitching elsewhere. During these two periods, I also experience lower back pai...
Dr. Lai Huilian Reply:
Hello, Miss Shu-Ju: 1. The persistent twitching of your eyelid, referred to in traditional Chinese medicine as "blepharospasm" or "ocular twitching," is commonly attributed to blood deficiency, spleen deficiency, or external wind-heat. Given that you mentione...[Read More] Managing Eye Twitching During Menstrual Cycle: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Medication consultation Dear Doctor, I visited a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, and my current symptoms are: 1. Sour taste in the mouth and occasional bloating. 2. A thick white coating on my tongue with a vertical line in the m...
Dr. Gao Peiyi Reply:
1. If my dental abscess has resolved during the course of medication, should I still continue taking the medication for another week? Is the Yu Nu Decoction a very cooling medicine? I'm a bit concerned because it contains gypsum! Yes, you can continue taking it. The main for...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Should I Stop My Chinese Medicine Prescription Due to New Symptoms?
Experiencing symptoms after taking medication, unsure whether to discontinue the medication? Hello, Director. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic on November 1st (Wednesday) with the main complaint of post-COVID syndrome (my voice has been hoarse for six months withou...
Dr. Kang Zhongxi Reply:
Dear Mr. Kuan-Hong, Please stop taking the traditional Chinese medicine and return to your original TCM clinic for a more detailed examination by your attending physician. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and frequently rinse your mouth with saline solution. Wishing y...[Read More] Should I Stop My Chinese Medicine Prescription Due to New Symptoms?
Understanding White Coating and Deep Groove on Your Tongue: TCM Insights
There is a white coating on the surface of the tongue, and there is a deep longitudinal groove in the middle of the tongue? Hello Dr. Chang: I have a white coating on the surface of my tongue, and there is a deep longitudinal groove in the middle of the tongue, making it feel lik...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ke: Regarding the cracks on your tongue, generally speaking, cracks indicate a deficiency in Yin. The most common causes are prolonged lack of sleep or poor sleep quality. Additionally, long-term consumption of heating foods and a temperament that is easily agitated...[Read More] Understanding White Coating and Deep Groove on Your Tongue: TCM Insights
Understanding Dry Tongue: Causes and Solutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dry mouth issues related to the tongue? Hello doctor, I often feel that my tongue is dry (but other areas in my mouth do not feel dry). I drink at least 1500cc of water every day. What could be the likely issue? I would appreciate your explanation.
Dr. Gao Peiyi Reply:
If there are no other symptoms, Traditional Chinese Medicine considers this to be Yin deficiency. If you usually have sufficient sleep and drink more than 2000 cc of water, it is advisable to consume less spicy food, limit coffee and tea intake, reduce smoking and alcohol consump...[Read More] Understanding Dry Tongue: Causes and Solutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding the Significance of Lower Eyelid Color in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pallor of the lower eyelid? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if you examine the lower eyelids during your consultations. I have noticed something quite strange; I previously read online that a very pale lower eyelid could indicate anemia. When I checked my own, I found that one...
Dr. Zhang Chunfang Reply:
Hello, when examining the eyelids, a hemoglobin (Hb) level of around 12 is considered normal for anemia, while for males, it is higher at 14. Other symptoms can be improved by adopting healthier habits. Wishing you good health and well-being. Take care![Read More] Understanding the Significance of Lower Eyelid Color in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English Hello, Dr. Gao. This article mainly aims to supplement the missing information regarding the following questions: https://adoctor.tw/article/185815 &sat=1&[email protected]. The herbal prescrip...
Dr. Gao Peiyi Reply:
The tongue coating primarily reflects the condition of the gastrointestinal tract. A white and greasy coating indicates excessive dampness, but it is not a major concern. As for the previously mentioned symptoms, if examinations show no issues and there is regular follow-up with ...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Does a Scalloped Tongue Indicate Cancer? Understanding Tongue Symptoms
Regarding scalloped tongue? Hello doctor, I saw an article online stating that having a scalloped tongue really indicates that one has cancer. I suddenly noticed that I also have a scalloped tongue; does this mean I have cancer as well? Please help me with this question, thank yo...
Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Traditional Chinese Medicine views tooth marks on the tongue as primarily caused by spleen deficiency, which leads to an inability to transform and transport dampness. This dampness obstructs the tongue, resulting in a swollen tongue that is compressed by the teeth, creating toot...[Read More] Does a Scalloped Tongue Indicate Cancer? Understanding Tongue Symptoms
Understanding Tongue Appearance: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Appearance of the tongue Hello Dr. Chang: I have noticed that my tongue is swollen, with a white coating on it, and there are indentations along the edges resembling teeth marks. I also experience a bitter taste in my mouth upon waking. What condition could this be? What can I do...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ke: You mentioned that your tongue is thick, which may be what we refer to as macroglossia, along with the presence of indentations on the edges, indicating Qi deficiency according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. A thick white coating on the tongue gener...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Appearance: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Nasal Allergies: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Provide Relief?
Nasal allergies Due to pulsatile tinnitus, Western medicine has determined that it is caused by nasal congestion and has prescribed a nasal spray. If I do not want to use medication long-term, can traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture cure it? Are there any dietary consider...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Yi-Fang: I apologize, but the information you provided is too limited for me to offer any advice. Allergic rhinitis can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, and there are effective treatments available even during the current cold weather. Whether it can be comple...[Read More] Managing Nasal Allergies: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Provide Relief?
Understanding Tongue Color Changes and Their Health Implications
Issues related to tongue color? Hello Doctor, this morning when I woke up, I noticed that one side of my tongue had a slightly dark purplish color, resembling a bruise, and I felt like I was about to get a sore. I also felt a bit of internal heat, and this seems to happen sometim...
Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
1. A dark purple tongue often indicates poor blood circulation, which can be alleviated by exercise that promotes blood flow. 2. The sensation of body heat and mouth ulcers in young individuals is usually due to a constitution that tends to be heat-prone; this can be relieved a...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Color Changes and Their Health Implications
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...[Read More] Understanding Heat Sensitivity: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Phlegm-Dampness: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Inquire about phlegm and dampness issues? Hello Doctor: For the past two weeks, I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat, as if there is a foreign body present. I often feel the urge to swallow or to burp. Sometimes my stomach feels a bit bloated, and I occ...
Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Dear user, Regarding the issues you raised, I have summarized them as follows: In the past two weeks, you have experienced a sensation of something stuck in your throat, mild gastric distension, and when lying down, you feel gastric fluid rising to your throat. Sometimes your t...[Read More] Understanding Phlegm-Dampness: Symptoms and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Is Dry Tongue Related to Stomach Ulcers? Understanding Symptoms and Causes
Dry tongue Is my dry tongue related to my gastric ulcer, or are they independent symptoms? I don't think I eat too salty, as both symptoms occurred within a certain period (they appeared together, and by the way, my tongue coating is a bit yellow). Since I usually eat at the...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear University Student, Thank you for your letter. Although dry tongue is not typically mentioned among the classic symptoms of a gastric ulcer (such as upper abdominal pain, burning sensation, and pain worsening after meals), if both dry tongue and gastric ulcer symptoms occur...[Read More] Is Dry Tongue Related to Stomach Ulcers? Understanding Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Dry Tongue and Stomach Ulcer Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dry tongue? Hello, recently I have been experiencing a dry tongue after meals and some symptoms of gastric ulcers (I had similar symptoms a month ago, both occurring together). I had blood and urine tests done by a doctor; my fasting blood sugar was 99 mg/dL and 104 mg/dL after d...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear University Students, Thank you for your letter. Your blood sugar levels and liver and kidney functions are normal. If you experience a dry tongue after meals, it may be due to consuming too much salty food. A high-sodium diet can lead to an imbalance of salt and water in th...[Read More] Understanding Dry Tongue and Stomach Ulcer Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Dry Mouth and Stomach Noises: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Oral mucosa and borborygmi? Hello doctor, I previously experienced severe dry mouth, irregular sleep patterns, bad breath, frequent stomach rumbling, and unformed stools. Recently, I have tried to maintain a regular schedule for the past two months, and my dry mouth has gradually...
Dr. Kang Zhongxi Reply:
Hello, this user. I recommend that you maintain a regular diet for all three meals, exercise more, and avoid staying up late. After some time, your body will return to normal. Sincerely, Dr. Kang Chong-Hsi, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Miaoli Hospital, Ministry of ...[Read More] Understanding Dry Mouth and Stomach Noises: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Understanding Dry Mouth: Symptoms and Traditional Remedies for Relief
Dry mouth and dry tongue? I have recently been experiencing severe dry mouth and throat issues. My previous lifestyle was irregular, but now I sleep 10 hours a day and have regular meals at set times and portions. It's been a month, but there has been no significant improvem...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Lin xx: You are experiencing bad breath, stomach noises while lying down at night, and hard stools, which may indicate poor gastrointestinal digestion. It is recommended to supplement with probiotics (such as yogurt), as they can improve the gut microbiome, aid...[Read More] Understanding Dry Mouth: Symptoms and Traditional Remedies for Relief
Managing Chronic Gastritis: Dietary Tips and Treatment Options for Students Abroad
Chronic gastritis I used to have a binge eating habit that lasted for several years. Recently, I've noticed that my tongue is particularly dry, with a thick white coating, bad breath, and sometimes a sour taste in my mouth. I believe this might be related to stomach heat, so...
Dr. Kang Zhongxi Reply:
Based on the symptoms you presented, it appears to be a gastrointestinal issue; however, a definitive diagnosis requires further examination. I recommend trying the following methods: 1. Avoid overeating; chew your food thoroughly and eat until you are about 70% full. Maintain r...[Read More] Managing Chronic Gastritis: Dietary Tips and Treatment Options for Students Abroad