Patient's question:
The Chinese medicine I took made my mouth very bitter, and I felt like I had bad breath. Now my liver is not comfortable, and I don't know if it's still the side effect of the missing capsules.Doctor's answer:
Any drug is basically metabolized through the liver, which naturally increases the burden on the liver. If liver function is impaired, it's best to take medication as little as possible. As for the concerns you have, there is no clear answer, because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or prepared Chinese herbal medicines do not undergo strict pharmacological and pathological experiments like Western medicines. TCM medication is based on experience rather than scientific evidence. Unless a traditional Chinese medicine has been proven to be toxic, such as the aristolochic acid in Guanmutong that can damage kidney function, there is no objective evidence that the components of these Chinese herbal medicines cause liver damage. If you are concerned, you can stop taking the medication.I believe that the so-called functional decline at this age is mainly not due to physical health but rather mental and psychological factors. Even if it is a matter of constitution, these Chinese herbal medicines can only provide temporary improvement. To truly improve one's constitution, it requires a process of improving daily habits and increasing physical exercise, not just taking a few days of aphrodisiacs.
High-quality hospitals in Zhejiang Province include:
Hangzhou First People's Hospital
Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Huzhou Central Hospital