Pei Zhengxue Health Weibo, Volume 4

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  1. Medication use during pregnancy | > /317 /317 /318 /318 /318 /318 /318 /319 /319 /319
  2. Gum recession issues | >
  3. Urinary retention issues | > 23rd | >
  4. Intestinal obstruction issues | > /320 /320 | >
  5. Delayed menstruation issues | > /320 /320
  6. Leukemia issues | |
  7. Palpitations and insomnia issues |
  8. Hiccups and sensitivity to cold issues | |
  9. Allergic rhinitis issues | | November 2015 | |
  10. Nasopharyngeal cancer issues | |
  11. Bradycardia issues |
  12. Hemorrhoids issues | |
  1. Pelvic effusion issues |
  2. Pressure sores

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[3. Gynecological surgery issues /326]

[4. Bone hyperplasia issues /327]

November 30, 2015

[1. Cold issues /327]

[2. Pediatric cough issues /327]

[3. Post-traumatic sequelae issues /327]

[4. Dry eyes issues /328]

[5. Developmental delay in infants issues /328]

[6. Sore throat and swelling issues /328]

December 7, 2015

Low estrogen levels issues /329

December 9, 2015

[1. Enlarged tonsils issues /329]

[2. Adolescent uterine fibroids issues /330]

[3. Two-month cough issues /330]

[4. Pediatric poor appetite issues /330]

[5. Foreign body sensation in the throat and cough issues /331]

[6. Processing and toxicity of Pinellia issues /331]

[7. Scraping therapy issues /331]

December 14, 2015

[1. Cancer-related fever issues /331]

[2. Children habitually spitting issues /332]

[3. Left rib pain issues /332]

[4. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction issues /332]

[5. Hair loss issues /332]

[6. Rhinitis treatment issues /333]

[7. Neck mass affecting swallowing issues /333] [8. Left finger numbness issues /333] December 18, 2015 [1. Difference between fresh ginger and dried ginger issues /333] [2. Right adnexal cyst issues /334] [3. Menstrual irregularities accompanied by acne issues /334] [4. Foot sole cracks issues /334] [5. Palpitations and chest tightness issues /334] December 21, 2015 [1. Nocturnal emission issues /335] [2. Prolonged menstrual bleeding and constipation issues /335] [3. Generalized heatiness and body pain issues /335] [4. Urticaria issues /335] [5. Cervical spondylosis, chronic gastritis, and pharyngitis issues /336] [6. Extreme cold intolerance in winter issues /336] [7. Constipation with difficult bowel movements issues /336] [8. Excessive sweating and cough issues /337] [9. Pediatric dry cough without phlegm issues /337] December 23, 2015 [1. Dosage of Pinellia issues /337] [2. Fibula fracture combined with lateral malleolus fracture issues /337] [3. Shortness of breath after activity issues /337]

[4. Nocturnal emission issues /338]

  1. Dosage instructions for Danzhi Xiaoyao Wan and Guizhi Fuling Wan /338 [6. Insomnia and excessive dreaming issues /338]

[7. Threatened abortion issues /338]

  1. Limb numbness issues /339 December 24, 2015 [1. Interstitial cystitis issues /339] [2. Wind-cold vs. Shanghan issues /339] [3. Nocturnal emission issues /339] [4. Effectiveness of pill formulations issues /340] December 25, 2015 [1. Pediatric high fever issues /340] [2. Hepatitis B big three positive issues /340] [3. Treatment of chronic bronchitis issues /341] [4. Pediatric facial pain and itching issues /341] [5. Stubborn hiccups issues /342] [6. Malpresentation issues /342] [7. Pregnancy diet issues /342] [8. Facial allergy issues /342] December 28, 2015 [1. Anti-allergy issues /342] [2. Kidney-tonifying herbal formulas issues /342] [3. Enlarged tonsils issues /343] [4. Sudden lower abdominal pain in women issues /343] [5. White urine issues /343] [6. Cervical spondylosis issues /343] [7. Saliva with blood and right flank pain issues /343] [8. Allergic purpura issues /344] [9. Tracheitis with asthma issues /344]

1. Frankness: My friend’s left kidney ultrasound shows a 5.0cm × 4.6cm cyst, Does it need immediate treatment? Previous results were 4.4cm × 3.8cm. Answer: Renal cysts, like hepatic cysts, are congenital formations. In my experience, if there are no symptoms, there’s no need to intervene. Forcing surgery or aspiration (of fluid or gas) does not help the cyst heal; instead, it increases the risk of recurrence. 2. Lan Muxuan: I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 22, with thyroid antibody levels over 600, while other indicators are normal. I’ve been taking Eltroxin for half a year now. You mentioned it shouldn’t be taken long-term—what alternatives do you suggest? Answer: This is also an indication for traditional Chinese medicine. Herbal remedies can gradually reduce the dosage of Eltroxin, even allow complete discontinuation, and may even turn thyroid antibodies negative. However, this requires long-term herbal treatment. 3. Fan Wenjia: My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in May, underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but recently has been experiencing headaches, dizziness, and high blood pressure. Doctors suspect brain metastases and recommend Gamma Knife treatment. What advice do you have? Answer: Whether or not to undergo Gamma Knife treatment for brain metastases is subjective. In my opinion, most patients develop new metastases after Gamma Knife treatment. For some patients with non-critical metastases—such as those in the frontal or temporal lobes—living with the tumor for a long time is possible. 4. Zhao Xiaoyan: My father is 55 years old. He was previously diagnosed with cerebral infarction and received intravenous fluids for 10 days before being discharged. However, the numbness in his right limbs hasn’t improved. What additional treatments should be considered? Are acupuncture and massage effective? Also, my father suffers from severe constipation, which has slightly improved after using Xiangrong oral liquid. Answer: Acupuncture and massage are ineffective. Herbal medicine is effective, and intravenous administration of Danshen, Ginkgo, Evening Primrose, and Mao Dongqing is also effective.

  1. Ruya: A relative has advanced-stage lung cancer. Can traditional Chinese medicine alleviate the pain? Answer: For pain caused by advanced lung cancer, the best approach is to obtain a pain management card and classify it under third-level analgesia. Traditional Chinese medicine can sometimes relieve pain, but overall it’s less effective than Western medicine.
  2. Feihu: My cousin consulted you for menstrual irregularities—her period was delayed by about three days with light flow. She’s been taking your prescribed medication for over a month, but her period is now ten days late and she’s very worried. Could the herbal medicine have affected her menstrual cycle? Answer: That’s okay. The current ten-day delay is likely a sign that her next cycle will return to normal, much like how one needs to run a certain distance before jumping far or high. Continue taking the medication, and its effects will become apparent. Of course, continued syndrome differentiation and treatment are necessary; don’t keep taking the same prescription indefinitely.
  3. Laoshi: I sweat profusely from my palms, experience nocturnal emissions, and even some premature ejaculation. Can I take Liuwei Dihuang Wan? Answer: Premature ejaculation indicates kidney deficiency, so you should take Guifu Bawei Wan or Yougui Wan. Liuwei Dihuang Wan is also acceptable, but it doesn’t specifically address kidney yang deficiency.
  4. Xiaoa Jianghu: I’m 50 days postpartum, and both my calves feel cold and painful. Could this be postpartum rheumatism? Answer: Postpartum weakness makes the body vulnerable to pathogenic factors. “Wind, cold, and dampness combine to form bi syndrome.”
  5. Dangdang: Today’s color Doppler ultrasound shows a 4mm anechoic lesion with posterior shadowing in the anterior uterine wall. The ultrasound suggests an anechoic lesion in the uterine muscle layer (likely a muscular layer cyst). In November 2013, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis; the posterior uterine wall and the left ovary were adhered to the peritoneum, and I had separation surgery. Now I’m not sure what this finding on the ultrasound means. Many doctors aren’t familiar with this condition. Is it serious? How should it be treated in TCM? Is it curable? Answer: Cysts in the uterine muscle layer are rare. Most cases involve fibroids. If it truly is a cyst, it could be an adnexal cyst that overlaps with the uterine muscle layer on the ultrasound. As for treatment, you can come to my clinic. Of course, Western surgical options are also viable.
  6. Change fate—change life: I suffer from premature ejaculation, night sweats, and palm sweating. The doctor recommended Zhibai Dihuang Wan and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan. Is that okay? Answer: Yes, this indicates kidney yang deficiency. Besides Zhibai Dihuang Wan, you can also take Guifu Bawei Wan or Yougui Wan. However, the best approach is still syndrome differentiation and individualized treatment—this is the essence of TCM’s diagnostic and therapeutic principles.
  7. Walk your own path: I tested positive for HBsAg and HBeAg, do I need further examination? Answer: Positive for HBsAg and HBeAg doesn’t mean hepatitis B. Although different hospitals have varying testing sequences, surface antigen should always be listed first. If surface antigen is negative, it’s not hepatitis B. Second should be surface antibody; a positive surface antibody indicates immunity to hepatitis B. The purpose of the hepatitis B vaccine is precisely to achieve a positive surface antibody.
  8. Beautiful Snake: I’m from Hunan Province. I have osteophyte formation in my knee joints and severe foot pain, making it hard to walk long distances. What should I do? Answer: This is degenerative osteoarthritis. If there’s no history of acute injury, it’s likely chronic damage. In severe cases, the synovial membrane develops reactive inflammation, leading to exudation—i.e., joint effusion. If there’s no effusion, herbal medicine works well; applying medicinal residue locally with warm compresses is even more effective. If there’s joint effusion, it can be drained and hyaluronic acid injected.
  9. Biaozi: What kinds of sequelae can result from spinal cord inflammation? Answer: Depending on the severity of the condition, the most serious consequences include paraplegia, urinary and fecal incontinence, sensory loss, and motor impairment. Of course, these are only a small fraction; most patients experience varying degrees of sensory and motor deficits, as well as varying degrees of urinary and fecal abnormalities.
  10. Yimu Qianqiu Commentary: What should elderly people with hypertension do? Blood pressure reading: 180/90 mmHg. Answer: There are many medications for treating hypertension—vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

4 You can choose any one and try it first; all have blood-pressure-lowering effects. Of course, different people may respond differently, so doctors shouldn’t immediately prescribe just one drug. Instead, they should consider individual adaptability. Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach, addressing multiple aspects simultaneously—lowering blood pressure while improving symptoms.


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Answer: Gingivitis is very common. Most cases are due to nutritional deficiencies, with vitamin C deficiency being the main factor. You can start by taking vitamin C supplements. Vitamin B complex also has therapeutic effects, and methylcobalamin tablets are effective. Try them first; if they don’t work, feel free to visit my clinic.

+--------------------------+-----------------------------+----------------------------:+ | 1. Happiness: I’m 30 years old, female, | I often develop unidentified bumps on my body,

When scratched, they turn into red patches. The hospital diagnosed me with urticaria and prescribed some medication, which worked temporarily, but the symptoms recurred after finishing the course. I’d like to ask Mr. Pei, what’s going on here? | Answer: The hospital’s diagnosis is correct—this is indeed urticaria. In fact, it’s an allergic reaction. The mechanism involves changes in capillary permeability, leading to the release of bioactive substances such as histamine or serotonin. Western medicine treats this condition by targeting the underlying mechanisms.

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Histamine antagonists and serotonin antagonists, such as chlorpheniramine maleate and cyproheptadine,
you may be taking these types of medications regularly. Although they provide immediate relief,
they do not offer long-lasting efficacy. In traditional Chinese medicine, this condition is treated using the method of dispelling wind, eliminating dampness, and relieving itching.
This approach addresses both the symptoms and the root cause, and although its short-term effects are not as rapid as those of Western medicines, in the long run,
it delivers lasting benefits.


                  Coughing becomes more severe in cold weather,  
                           what can be done to alleviate it?

Answer: Bronchitis is what we used to call chronic bronchitis. It is most common among the elderly,
and often has an allergic tendency, sometimes accompanied by asthma, which is then referred to as asthmatic bronchitis.
Western medicine typically treats it by reducing inflammation and controlling asthma, because asthma can trigger inflammation,
and inflammation can in turn trigger asthma, creating a vicious cycle that makes the disease difficult to treat and turns it into a chronic, long-term condition.
In traditional Chinese medicine, treatment combines anti-inflammatory and anti-asthma approaches for comprehensive therapy,
while also incorporating methods to tonify vital energy, strengthen the body's foundation, promote blood circulation, and remove blood stasis, thereby making the treatment more effective.
If convenient, you are welcome to visit my clinic. Normal, later after taking traditional Chinese medicine until mid-November, weight decreased by 6–7 kilograms. I went to the Armed Police Hospital for a check-up, where they diagnosed me with autonomic dysfunction. I then sought treatment at Deshengmen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital until May,
during which time my weight dropped by only 2 kilograms, and symptoms like dizziness and palpitations basically disappeared, though I still experienced weakness in both legs. Thus,


         Stopped medication, but recently feel the symptoms have recurred,  
                    What could be the problem?

Answer: Your condition is still due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is called deficiency of both the heart and spleen.
Deficiency of the heart and spleen consists of two syndromes: ① Spleen deficiency: pale complexion, shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, fatigue, and poor appetite; ② Heart-blood deficiency: palpitations, forgetfulness, and insomnia.
Traditional Chinese medicine mainly uses Guipi Tang for treatment. The formula I prescribed last time was based on Guipi Tang with modifications. As for the lesion found on CT scan—whether it’s located in the abdomen or the lower abdomen—further differentiation is needed.

| > 4. Zuo Jie–Zhongyuan Guangxing: My mother is over 80 years old. For several years now,
| > every night when she goes to bed, she feels a strong sense of fullness and distension in both calf muscles,
| > especially when lying down, the discomfort is very severe, often preventing her from falling asleep.
| > What could be the cause? How should this be addressed? | The medication hasn’t been very effective,
Already increased to two pills a day of enalapril-type drugs. Is it


Should the dosage be increased? Then how does traditional Chinese medicine usually lower blood pressure? Answer: If enalapril-type drugs are not effective, calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine) or beta-blockers (such as metoprolol) can be chosen.
In treating hypertension with traditional Chinese medicine, diagnosis must be made through observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation to obtain a clear diagnostic basis,
then applying the Eight Principles, Six Meridians, and Wei-Qi-Ying-Xue theories for differentiation, and finally determining the appropriate therapeutic principles, formulas, and herbs for treatment.

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