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Dr. Sijie Zheng, M.D.
Acupuncturist
Dr. Shufang Zheng is a top Acupuncturist in Chesterfield, MO, selected by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP). She is spotlighted in the renowned publication, The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to the specialties of acupuncture, herbal medicine, herbal nutrition, dietary therapy, and emotional therapy, Dr. Shufang Zheng is an expert in changing the lives of her patients for the better. Through her training in China in the field of traditional Oriental Medicine, and her training in the United States in Western medicine, Dr. Shufang Zheng bridges two cultures to combine the best of both for her patients' treatment plans. As a leader and expert in her field, Dr. Shufang Zheng is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She values communication, safety, and trust in dealing directly with patients; she takes time at each appointment to thoroughly talk with patients, listen carefully to them, and understand their problems. She is determined to find the root cause instead of just treating symptoms. In addition to coordinating care with patients' other physicians, she also consults with professionals in China for difficult cases. Though she is based in the Saint Louis, MO, area, Dr. Shufang Zheng treats patients from across the United States who have come to her for help.
To contact Dr. Shufang Zheng, call 314-469-3388.
To contact Dr. Shufang Zheng, call 314-469-3388.
47 years
Experience
Dr. Shufang Zheng, M.D.
- Chesterfield, MO
- University of Chinese Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Is there a sign to look out for to detect kidney disease early?
Hypertension, diabetes, protein in urine.
My mother's kidney seems to be shrinking. What does that mean?
Kidneys become smaller, which indicated your mother lost nutrition, especially for kidney deficiency problems. She must has been feeling chronic fatigue and frequent urination. READ MORE
Kidneys become smaller, which indicated your mother lost nutrition, especially for kidney deficiency problems. She must has been feeling chronic fatigue and frequent urination. Let her doctor test her kidney function and creatinine level.
What should I eat that's good for my kidneys?
Sleep good hours every night, drinking enough water every day, minimal medicine to take. Walnut shrimps are good for kidney.
Can dialysis improve my mother's quality of life?
Yes if your mother doesn’t start dialysis and her kidney is going to failure but dialysis is not going to improve her quality of life only keeping away from complications
Is there a way to treat glomerulonephritis?
Yes. You should take your mother to visit a kidney doctor.
My urine report showed some strep. Could it be serious?
Drinking enough water every day. Visit a doctor to get antibiotics. Sleep good hours each night.
Do protein powders affect the kidneys?
Depending on how much and the way you take it. Usually not.
Can detox diets harm the kidneys?
Usually not
Can a UTI cause kidney failure?
No, but if you don’t treat the UTI properly, that can affect kidney function.
How is protein loss compensated in a kidney disease patient?
You have to treat kidney disease with natural medicine that looks at what type kidney disease is diagnosed because some kidney disease is related to the liver or spleen function, READ MORE
You have to treat kidney disease with natural medicine that looks at what type kidney disease is diagnosed because some kidney disease is related to the liver or spleen function, so that affects your protein absorption in your body.
Can my reduced kidney function be the reason for my reduced sex drive?
Not directly, but yes. You should have more hours of sleep, find a way to reduce stress, and eat more fish, and then you will be better.
My mother is not seeing improvements while taking lasix. Why?
Obviously, the Lasix medication is not proper for your mother's problem. The kidney function is not good.
Other than creatinine, what are the signs of deteriorating kidney functions?
Chronic fatigue hair loss.
What factors can cause nephrotic syndrome?
Stress, sleep, drinking enough water, high functioning exercise every day, take three meals.
What is the connection between low hemoglobin and CKD?
Hemoglobin is down, which shows kidney function is not good and worse.
After three years of my kidney transplant, my legs are beginning to swell up again. What should I do?
You should visit the acupuncture nearby you to get treatment. Meanwhile, do more exercises.
