What kind of diseases do I see a Chinese doctor for? What kind of disease see western medicine?

A. Health diseases 1. Insomnia: see a Chinese medicine doctor. Insomnia is mostly a functional disorder, and Chinese medicine can treat it from the perspective of qi and blood, yin and yang, and so on, with better efficacy. Western drugs of sedative and sleeping type can easily lead to dependence and can only be taken for a short time. 2, other subhealth states: Western biochemical tests and other indicators are not abnormal state, such as physical weakness, mood irritability, loss of appetite and other subhealth symptoms, can be adjusted through traditional Chinese medicine. 3.Migraine: See a Chinese medicine doctor. First of all, check to clarify the cause, and after excluding organic problems, take Chinese medicine to regulate. Most migraine headaches have no etiology and are functional disorders for which Western medicine has no better solution. Common diseases 1. Cold: Both Chinese and Western medicine can be used. The vast majority of colds are viral infections, but sometimes they are accompanied by bacterial infections. In terms of antiviral treatment, Chinese medicine is more advantageous than Western medicine, while in terms of bacterial infection, the antibacterial treatment of Western medicine is more targeted. If the symptoms such as high fever, cough and headache are heavy, you should first check the blood routine, chest X-ray, etc. to clarify the cause and help guide the medication. 2, cervical spondylosis: preferred Chinese medicine. Tui Na physiotherapy is a major feature of the treatment of this disease, with the Chinese medicine regimen, more advantageous. It is important to note that because of the danger of improper massage, you must choose a regular Chinese medicine hospital, not just go to the unknown small clinics to see the doctor. 3, lumbar disc herniation: both Chinese and Western medicine. More often than not, Chinese medicine with physical therapy is more effective, and Western medicine mainly has advantages in surgical treatment. 4, facial paralysis recovery: preferred Chinese medicine. Western medicine is not particularly good, but acupuncture with physiotherapy is more reliable. 5.Rhinorrhea: Both Chinese and Western medicine can be used. First of all, after examining the cause and excluding organic problems (such as trauma, tumor, malformation, blood disease, etc.), Chinese medicine can be used to regulate. 6.Ophthalmic diseases: Western medicine is the mainstay. Western medicine has strong advantages in examination, surgical correction, ophthalmic preparations, etc. Chinese medicine has auxiliary effects in improving symptoms such as dry eyes, swollen and painful eyes, etc. 7, oral diseases: Western medicine is preferred. Western medicine dental related medical equipment perfect, in the surgical orthopedic, treatment and other aspects of obvious advantages. Some non-organic lesions such as mouth ulcers, gum swelling and pain can choose Chinese medicine treatment. 8, indigestion: preferred Chinese medicine. Through the regulation of the spleen and stomach overall evidence-based treatment, the effect is more consolidated. 9, constipation: preferred Chinese medicine. Western medicine for constipation treatment is more short-lived, only as an emergency measure. Do not take too many laxatives to avoid drug dependence. 10, cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart disease, stroke, cerebral infarction): Western medicine is the main. Western medicine has reliable evidence of efficacy in controlling blood pressure and improving vascular obstruction. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly plays a role in improving patient-specific symptoms and can be used in conjunction with treatment. Third, skin diseases 1, acne: a combination of Western and Chinese medicine. 2, vitiligo: Chinese and Western medicine are available, each has its own characteristics. 3, shingles: both Chinese and Western medicine. Herpes zoster is caused by a viral infection, and there are no specific medications for the virus in Western medicine. The efficacy of Chinese and Western medicine is similar, but attention should be paid to the prevention of complications and sequelae. 4, foot odor: both Chinese and Western medicine. The general effect of topical treatment is good, but Western medicine has targeted antifungal drugs, for stubborn cases, Chinese and Western medicine together, the treatment effect is better. 5. Idiopathic alopecia, baldness: Chinese medicine is preferred. The cause of these diseases is generally unknown and not easily treated by Western medicine. Chinese medicine can treat these diseases from the perspective of deficiency of qi and blood, deficiency of internal organs, phlegm, dampness, stagnation and heat, and so on, with certain efficacy. 6, eczema, dermatitis and other allergic skin diseases: both Chinese and Western medicine, depending on the examination to determine the specific treatment plan. For allergic diseases with clear allergic causes, such as contact dermatitis and drug dermatitis, western medicine should be used to quickly control the disease and avoid triggering factors. For diseases with complex causes and easy recurrence, such as eczema and chronic urticaria, it is important to have the intention of long-term conditioning with Chinese medicine while controlling the disease with Western medicine. Gynecological diseases 1. Infectious diseases (such as pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, etc.): both Chinese and Western medicine are available. Both have curative effects. However, for acute attacks and clear pathogenic microorganisms, anti-infection treatment with western medicine is effective. Chinese medicine is more effective for some chronic recurrent inflammatory diseases. 2, infertility: first of all, you should carefully find the cause of the disease, and then determine whether to look for Chinese medicine or Western medicine. For those with clear organic lesions such as blocked fallopian tubes, Western medicine is better, but for most functional lesions, Chinese medicine is unique in regulating them. 3, primary dysmenorrhea: see a Chinese doctor. Western medicine for primary dysmenorrhea treatment is not effective, mostly symptomatic treatment. Chinese medicine is more effective in the treatment of evidence. 4.Menstrual disorders: see TCM. Most of them are functional disorders, and the effect is more obvious with Chinese medicine. 5.Menopausal syndrome: combination of Chinese and Western medicine. Western medicine treatment is more obvious in some populations, and long-term conditioning with TCM is safer. V. Pediatric diseases Chinese medicine and Western medicine have their own advantages and disadvantages. Children’s diseases generally start quickly and change rapidly, for new diseases, it is recommended to prefer Western medicine to clarify the nature of the disease, rapid control of the disease, for chronic diseases during the conditioning, you can choose Chinese medicine. In addition, the effect of TCM massage on some pediatric diseases is also good. Sixth, tumors and other major diseases Western medicine is preferred. The key to such diseases is early detection and early treatment. Western medicine is preferred to clarify the nature and progress of the disease. The treatment effect of western medicine in surgery and radiotherapy is exact, especially in the early stage of tumor, but the toxic side effects of surgery and drugs are also positively correlated with the efficacy (i.e. the better the efficacy, the greater the side effects). Chinese medicine has a role in improving clinical symptoms, reducing toxic side effects of drugs and improving patients’ quality of life, but do not blindly believe in advertisements or listen to biased beliefs to avoid delaying the disease. Although the efficacy of Chinese and Western medicine in treating diseases is similar, and we want to keep the body in its original state of health, the pathology of Chinese and Western medicine in treating diseases is indeed very different. The first thing we need to do when treating a disease is to eradicate the cause of the disease, in fact, according to the development of the disease to determine the appropriate method of Chinese medicine or Western medicine to treat the disease.