Or alleviating a series of symptoms caused by lumbar disc herniation and cervical spondylosis?

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Answer: For patients like this, darkening of the complexion is usually temporary, so there's no need to worry about it. The priority is still treating the underlying illness.

Or alleviating a series of symptoms caused by lumbar disc herniation and cervical spondylosis?

Answer: This is a complex issue that requires diagnosis through observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation. Different individuals, ages, and genders require different prescriptions for treatment.

Traditional Chinese Medicine How effective is it in treating this condition?

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Answer: The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is coronary heart disease. Patients with this condition usually also have hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia. Myocarditis can also occur when the heart muscle is overworked, leading to inverted T waves and myocardial ischemia. Another type of myocardial ischemia is caused by long-term low blood pressure, resulting in inverted T waves and myocardial ischemia. The common symptoms of all these conditions are chest tightness and shortness of breath. Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in treating these conditions, but it must be done through syndrome differentiation.

Causing vision loss—some people say it's due to Liver Yin Deficiency. How should I regulate my condition?

9. Shi Hong: My mother contracted hepatitis C due to a blood transfusion during surgery. It was only recently discovered that she has already developed cirrhosis. Last Friday, my brother took her to your clinic at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, where you diagnosed her with decompensated cirrhosis and prescribed a month's worth of medication. After taking the medication for a few days, she has felt fatigued and nauseous, and wants to stop taking it. I'd like to ask: Is this a side effect of the medication, or are there other reasons? What advice do you have? If we continue taking the medication, do we still need to keep taking the liver-protecting Western medicines prescribed by the local hospital? Also, I'd like to consult with Old Pei: How can we determine whether cirrhosis has reached the stage of decompensation? My mother currently has splenomegaly and portal hypertension, but no ascites, and there are no varices in the esophagus. Answer: Splenomegaly indicates portal hypertension. Since your mother has abdominal distension, there should be some ascites. Therefore, the medication prescribed for her should be continued. Hepatitis C progresses rapidly, so treatment cannot be ignored. Western medicine offers only one effective drug for treating hepatitis C—long-acting interferon (Pegylated Interferon)—which can cause a range of side effects. Severe cases may include leukopenia, and some patients cannot tolerate the medication and have to discontinue it. Although traditional Chinese medicine works more slowly, long-term use can lead to improvement in the condition.
10. Sui Feng Comment: In the years following surgery for early-stage oral cancer (gingival cancer), how should one adjust their lifestyle to increase the chances of surviving the 5-year recovery period? Answer: Gingival cancer, even with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, can result in disfigurement after surgery and is difficult to completely eradicate. Currently, we do not recommend such surgical procedures. Recently, we treated a patient with gingival cancer who did not receive radiotherapy or chemotherapy, but was treated solely with Traditional Chinese Medicine for regulation. The tumor shrank, and the patient was very happy. If it's convenient for you, you're welcome to visit my clinic.
11. Dang Dang Comment: I am a 30-year-old woman. Why do I feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and discomfort as soon as I sit up in the morning? Sometimes I even break out in a sweat due to lack of breath, feel dizzy, have headaches, a heavy head, and a stuffy nose. I've been taking medication at your clinic for over seven months, but I still catch colds frequently, and each cold makes my condition worse. Every day is really hard. Could Old Pei please offer some guidance? Answer: You have severe hypotension and need to take medication consistently over the long term. Please bring all your prescriptions with you next time you come. We've treated many cases with similar symptoms, so I'll take another look at yours.
12. Zhang Yifan Comment: I'm over forty, male, and sometimes wake up at night with calf muscle cramps, which happen in both legs. A friend says it's due to calcium deficiency—is that true? Answer: Calcium deficiency is one factor, but vitamin B deficiency should not be overlooked either. It's recommended to take Langdi and Disainuo orally.
13. Lan Mei Ye Shu Comment: Can I take zopiclone for insomnia? Are there any side effects? Can this medication help me manage my insomnia? Answer: Zopiclone is a pyridine-based sleeping pill, which should be used with caution by women, children, and the elderly. It's a prescription drug subject to strict management, so it shouldn't be taken indiscriminately. If your insomnia is accompanied by inflammation, you can take benzodiazepines such as diazepam and alprazolam. However, if you want to completely cure insomnia, it's best to seek treatment based on syndrome differentiation in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
14. Chen Jieke: I have a female friend, 26 years old,

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Unmarried, three years ago I began experiencing frequent urination, waking up 1–3 times each night. I went to the hospital for a kidney examination, and they said my kidneys were fine. The doctor diagnosed me with a urinary tract infection, but after taking medication, there was no improvement. I’d like to ask what’s going on?

Answer: For mild or chronic urinary tract infections, the effectiveness of medication is limited; the body’s own reactivity is the main cause of the symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine formula Daochi San contains no anti-inflammatory drugs, yet it works very well—this is precisely why.

4. Patient: Male, 33 years old, unmarried. During sexual activity, he experiences erectile dysfunction, insomnia, hot palms and soles, red tongue coating, yellow complexion, and slight lower back pain. In summer, he feels dry and hot; in winter, his hands and feet are cold. His urine is yellow.

5. Meiling’s comment: My younger sister, 37 years old, underwent an ultrasound examination in 2014 and was found to have a 1.0 cm × 0.5 cm hypoechoic nodule near the left nipple. Several hypoechoic nodules were also detected in both axillae; the largest in the right axilla measures 1.2 cm × 0.4 cm, while the largest in the left axilla is 1.2 cm × 0.6 cm, with clear borders. The results indicated fibroadenoma and enlarged lymph nodes in both axillae. She has never taken any medication, but recently the breast nodules seem to have grown larger and are quite painful. What should she do? Can she come to see you if necessary? Answer: Breast nodules have caused enlargement of the axillary lymph nodes and surrounding lymph nodes, and they are very painful. This is not a minor issue; a comprehensive examination should be conducted to first rule out breast cancer. Once that is confirmed, the rest will be easier to handle.

6. Shanshan: My son is 17 months old. Last month, a blood test showed phosphorus at 1.44 (reference range: 1.45–2.10) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 at 62.55 (reference range: 75–175). He was diagnosed with rickets. The doctor recommended vitamin D and calcium supplements, with a follow-up test scheduled for one month later. Now the baby’s legs have become deformed and bent, which is very worrying when watching him walk. Is there any way to correct this leg deformity? Answer: Children like this are quite common in rural areas. Given current nutritional conditions, urban children generally shouldn’t develop rickets. A thorough examination of the child is needed to determine the exact condition before starting treatment. While supplementing vitamins A and D is certainly necessary, this only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause. If there are organic lesions in the digestive system, even consuming plenty of nutritious foods won’t help because the body can’t absorb them anyway—such efforts would be futile.

7. Old Squad Leader: Recently, I’ve been hearing gurgling sounds in my stomach, like distant cannon fire. What could be causing this? Answer: This indicates overly strong intestinal peristalsis, suggesting some degree of gastrointestinal dysfunction. An inappropriate meal or an unsuitable snack can both temporarily increase intestinal motility. Mild cases don’t require treatment, but severe cases do. The traditional Chinese medicine Dajianzhong Wan is specifically formulated to treat this condition, so you might try it.

After being hospitalized for a week and receiving intravenous fluids, I feel completely weak all over, and my nasal passages feel uncomfortable. I’m taking Nasal Inflammation Relief pills. This symptom has lasted for about a month now. What’s a good

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Answer: This is a cold symptom caused by chronic rhinitis. Rhinitis and colds can influence each other, creating a vicious cycle. It’s important to cure it as soon as possible; otherwise, it can affect the entire immune system, leading to respiratory infections that eventually worsen. Most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develop this way. If it’s convenient for you, you’re welcome to visit my clinic.

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                I’ve been consistently treating it with Western medicine, and my condition has remained stable.
                         Can I switch to Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment?

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Answer: Treating hepatitis B with TCM is one of its strengths. There are many methods, and the efficacy is reliable. Every time I hold outpatient consultations, I see a large number of hepatitis B patients. Thirty years ago, I even served as the chief editor of the book “Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatitis B.” If it’s convenient for you, you’re welcome to visit my clinic.

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 What medication should I take?

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Answer: Men over 50 generally experience varying degrees of prostate enlargement. This is a common problem—and a relatively mild one. Start by trying some over-the-counter medications; I recommend the proprietary Chinese medicine Qianliekang.

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      2. Pearl: When the weather changes, my knees start to ache. 
                                What should I do?

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Answer: You haven’t mentioned your age, so I can only say there’s a possibility of rheumatoid arthritis. There are many proprietary Chinese medicines for treating rheumatoid arthritis, such as Huoluo Xiaoling Dan, Duohuo Jisheng Wan, and Qu Feng Sheng Shi Wan, all of which you might try.

5. Sentenced for playing card games: I have a female friend, 26 years old, unmarried. Since three years ago, she’s been experiencing frequent urination, waking up 1–3 times each night. A hospital examination revealed a urinary tract infection, but medication didn’t help. She also had her kidneys checked, and the hospital said they were fine. What’s going on? Answer: If standard anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective, for such urinary tract infections, we need to consider: ① Mycoplasma infection; ② Glandular cystitis, because for ordinary urinary tract infections, commonly used antibiotics are usually completely effective.

6. Blue Turkey: Female, 22 years old, has had vaginitis for one to two years. Recent test results show a large number of neutrophils, abundant white discharge that’s yellow-green in color. What should she do? Answer: This is typical vaginitis, and standard antibiotics are likely to work, such as quinolones, cephalosporins, and macrolides. The first choice should be levofloxacin.

7. Zhang Junjun: My wife currently has sinusitis. We took some medication in Wushan and it seemed to improve, but after moving to Shenzhen for work, the condition relapsed. A CT scan at the hospital showed “left posterior group ethmoid sinusitis, a small submucosal cyst on the inferior wall of the left maxillary sinus, and bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy.” Could we get some traditional Chinese medicine prescribed? Answer: Sinusitis is a common condition, and sinus cysts are often associated with inflammation. Western medical approaches typically involve anti-inflammatory treatment, puncture, drainage, and irrigation. Traditional Chinese medicine is also very effective in treating sinusitis, but it must be tailored to the individual’s specific condition; a single fixed formula cannot fully adapt to the ever-changing nature of the illness.

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                      8. Chen Rongni:
        Which groups of people are more prone to breast cancer?

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Answer: Your question needs to be asked more clearly. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been rising year by year—especially in developed countries, and even more so in China. All breast cancer departments in hospitals are overcrowded, and breast cancer specialists are in high demand, with many renowned doctors emerging. Why is this happening? In developed countries, people pursue comfort and are reluctant to have many children. Countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand have seen their populations decline year after year, which seems to have created a social crisis. In China, besides the rise in living standards and people’s reluctance to have children, there’s also the issue of family planning: fewer births, later marriages, and delayed childbearing have, to some extent, increased the chances of induced abortions, miscarriages, and medical abortions—all of which create favorable conditions for the rise of breast cancer. In recent years, the growth rate of breast cancer in China is no less than that in Europe and America; on average, about 100 out of every 100,000 people develop breast cancer. Among women’s diseases, breast cancer ranks third or fourth in terms of prevalence among both men and women—a major problem. Experts in oncology all know that the more affluent and sophisticated a person is, the higher their risk of developing breast cancer; conversely, the poorer, more deprived, and lower the standard of living, the higher the incidence of cervical cancer, while the incidence of breast cancer tends to be lower. This also illustrates another point.

The menstrual cycle has just cleared up, and I thought it was caused by the intrauterine device. I had the IUD removed last month, but this

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            What should I do?

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Answer: Neither of these conditions can be solved with a single prescription or drug. Whether it’s cerebral infarction or cerebellar atrophy, they’re both products of cerebral arteriosclerosis. Cerebral arteriosclerosis is caused by long-term nutritional excess, where lipids accumulate on the vessel walls, either hardening the walls or protruding into the lumen to form plaques (atherosclerotic plaques). Both can lead to narrowing of the cerebral vessels; when the degree of narrowing is severe enough to block blood flow, it’s called an infarction. Reduced blood flow means the brain tissue lacks nutrients, gradually leading to atrophy. Do you think such lesions can be cured quickly with a single prescription or drug? Of course, through long-term syndrome differentiation and treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine can completely alleviate these conditions—but it requires considerable effort. Taking bitter, difficult-to-drink herbal decoctions for one to two years is something only those with strong determination can manage; others simply can’t. Of course, there are also economic difficulties, reimbursement issues for medicines, and so on.

Pain, previously treated with immunoglobulin injections, now still receiving TCM treatment, but the effect isn’t

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                                    Very significant. Today’s follow-up shows two plus signs in the blood test.
What should be the next step in treatment?

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Answer: Your mother’s allergic purpura is already very severe and has progressed to purpuric nephritis. Treatment must be started immediately; otherwise, it could lead to renal failure, which is considered incurable. Western medicine treats this condition mainly with hormones, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and other immunosuppressants, but these drugs have the drawback of being hard to taper off, and most patients can’t achieve a smooth transition. Traditional Chinese Medicine, on the other hand, has relatively better efficacy, especially for adult allergic purpura, where TCM’s advantages over Western medicine are even greater. I recommend that your mother seek treatment as soon as possible, and if necessary, you’re welcome to visit my clinic. [12.260328750: I have a female friend, 44 years old, who suffers from uterine polyps accompanied by cervical]{.underline}