Shanghai Municipal Hospital of TCM | Integrating Tradition with Modern Precision

Pediatrics (儿科): The Pediatrics department at Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a national key TCM discipline specializing in the treatment of respiratory and digestive disorders in infants. It employs traditional Chinese therapies such as herbal patches, tuina (massage), and fire-needle therapy. This approach aligns with TCM's holistic philosophy, which aims to treat the whole body and address the root cause of ailments, rather than just alleviating symptoms. Pediatric tuina, in particular, is a recognized specialty for common childhood diseases.

Encephalopathy (脑病科): As another of the hospital's national key TCM disciplines, the Encephalopathy department focuses on treating complex neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy. Treatments often involve the prescription of specialized TCM formulas, such as the "Epilepsy No.2 Tablet". The department operates within the hospital's broader Brain and Mental Disorders clinical medicine center, which also encompasses neurology and neurosurgery, reflecting a comprehensive approach to brain health.

Mental Disorders (神志病科): This department is dedicated to managing conditions like insomnia and depression, utilizing traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as the "Falling Flowers Sedative Oral Liquid" and magnetic stimulation. TCM emphasizes rebalancing the body and mind, offering a holistic perspective to mental health that can complement modern approaches. Acupuncture, a related TCM modality, is also commonly used to treat insomnia.

Oncology (肿瘤科): The Oncology department provides integrated care, combining TCM with conventional oncology treatments to effectively relieve the side effects of chemotherapy. This integrative approach is a core strength, as the hospital features an Oncology clinical medicine center with specialized units targeting various types of tumors. The blend of TCM and Western medicine aims to offer a more comprehensive and effective treatment strategy, addressing aspects that might be overlooked by either system alone.

Orthopedics (骨伤科): Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues, the Orthopedics department addresses conditions such as fractures and cervical spondylosis through methods like bone-setting and herbal compresses. The hospital's Orthopedics clinical medicine center covers a wide range of services, including trauma, joint surgery, and spinal surgery. Furthermore, acupuncture is a key TCM therapy extensively utilized in orthopedics for pain management and treating spinal diseases and osteoarthropathy, including cervical spondylosis and lumbar pain.

ENT (耳鼻喉科): The Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department applies traditional Chinese medicine principles to treat conditions such as laryngeal leukoplakia and papilloma. A notable treatment method employed is TCM-nasal irrigation, providing a specialized approach to ear, nose, and throat health.

Acupuncture (针灸科): The Acupuncture department is a cornerstone of TCM at the hospital, providing specialized treatments for pain management and various neurological disorders. It is one of the departments offering limited English assistance and forms part of the Acupuncture, Tuina, and Rehabilitation clinical medicine center. Acupuncture is a versatile therapy, also effectively used for muscular pain, spinal diseases, endocrine disorders, obesity, insomnia, and nerve injury. Its effectiveness in pain relief and rebalancing the body is widely recognized.

Rheumatology (风湿病科): The Rheumatology department focuses on managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus and arthritis. Treatments are centered around Yin-nourishing therapies, a fundamental concept in TCM aimed at restoring balance and harmony within the body to alleviate symptoms and improve overall health.

Hepatology (肝病科): The Hepatology department specializes in the management of liver conditions such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. Treatment protocols involve the use of customized herbal decoctions, tailored to the individual patient's condition and constitution. Herbal medicine is a primary modality in TCM, prescribed after a thorough assessment that often includes checking pulse and tongue.

Medical Checkup Center (体检中心): Beyond treating existing conditions, the hospital's Medical Checkup Center offers comprehensive health screenings. This center embodies the preventative philosophy central to TCM, often referred to as "治未病科" (treating before disease occurs) or health management. The aim is to proactively identify and address potential health imbalances, preventing problems from becoming more serious in the first place, rather than waiting for a disease to manifest.