David Cherian

Pancreatic Cysts, Da Huang and Mang Xiao Pancreatic cysts are growths or fluid-filled sacs that develop on the pancreas, typically after a bout of pancreatitis or pancreatic injury. They’re usually benign and asymptomatic, but some cysts can produce symptoms, and there’s always the risk of a cyst developing into cancer. Some people are more likely

RSV and Dan Dou Chi RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) doesn’t grab as many headlines as COVID or the flu, but it’s an extremely common seasonal bug that nearly every child will catch during the first few years of life. In most people, RSV is manageable without medical attention, but a small number of people develop

Tinnitus, Ci Shi and Shi Chang Pu Tinnitus affects up to 20 percent of people in the U.S. – predominantly older adults – and is characterized by a persistent sound that only the patient can hear. The nature of the sound is different from person to person but may be anything from a low grumbling

Uterine Fibroids, Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui Uterine fibroids are growths that form out of smooth muscle tissue that’s bulging from the uterus. They are extremely common in women of reproductive age – up to 25 percent of women at any time have uterine fibroids. By age 50, 70-80 percent of women have experienced at

Splenic Vein Thrombosis and Jin Ling Zi San Splenic vein thrombosis is an uncommon condition that, in general, only affects people dealing with other spleen-related conditions. Though it frequently presents with few, if any, symptoms, splenic vein thrombosis can develop into a medical emergency that can threaten the patient’s life. Western medicine has identified the