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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

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful periods, and it’s a common problem worldwide. Estimates place dysmenorrhea prevalence between 50 and 90 percent, so more than half of women experience the condition at some point. For most women, the pain only lasts for a couple of days, but dysmenorrhea is more intense and longer lasting

Emphysema affects more than 3.5 million people in the U.S., and almost all of those cases are in people over 45. Emphysema is often confused with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as they share characteristics. In fact, emphysema is a condition under the COPD umbrella, though with emphysema the damage is centered on the alveoli

Eosinophilic asthma is a type of potentially severe asthma that affects older adults. It gets its name from eosinophils – the medical term for a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils make up between one and three percent of all white blood cells in the body, and they influence how the body responds to environmental

Breast cysts are common and typically benign, though they may cause symptoms in some cases. They’re particularly common among younger women (below age 50), but they can occur in women of any age. They aren’t a sign of emerging breast cancer, but they can make it more difficult to identify breast cancer if it is

Dysphonia, Hoarseness and He Zi Dysphonia is the medical term for hoarseness – a condition characterized by a raspy, rough, gravelly, or breathy voice. People with dysphonia may have frequent difficulty with speaking, as the vocal cords may seize up and remain open or closed. Dysphonia can have many causes. Spasmodic dysphonia is the most