TCM Dr. Joey, Tsung-yun Hsieh 中醫

Here's a thank you note posted on the e-news website of Tri-service General Hospital

I use ChatGPT to translated it into English:

Thank you to Dr. Lin Hung-che, an ENT specialist, Dr. Hsieh Tsung-yun, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and all the medical staff of Ward 22.

On January 11, 2024, I woke up to find my left ear's hearing was abnormal. Following the advice of Dr. Zheng Liqiang from Neihu Chenggong Joint Clinic, I immediately sought treatment at Tri-Service General Hospital. Dr. Lin Hung-che, an ENT specialist at your esteemed hospital, diagnosed me with sudden deafness (commonly known as "ear stroke") through a hearing test and explained that treatment within the golden period was necessary for the possibility of hearing recovery. However, as I was about to travel abroad for a week, I couldn't decide whether to wait until returning to the country for treatment. In my moment of indecision, Dr. Lin provided an objective analysis from his professional standpoint and advised that my health should be the priority, leading me to promptly undergo hospital treatment.

During my hospital stay, following Dr. Lin's advice, I received treatments including intravenous injections, oral medication, and also acupuncture from Dr. Hsieh Tsung-yun, along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The combination of these treatments significantly improved my hearing within the first 1-2 days of admission, which was incredibly hopeful for someone who had suddenly lost their hearing. After nearly a week of treatment, I passed the hearing test and was discharged in good health, which made me extremely happy!

I would like to express my special thanks to the following medical staff:

1. Dr. Lin Hung-che from the ENT department: When I felt helpless and indecisive, you quickly analyzed my condition from an accurate perspective, provided professional advice that encouraged me to face it actively, and carefully checked on me and arranged treatments during my hospital stay, allowing me to recover quickly. Your professionalism not only healed my condition but also earned my deep respect.

2. Dr. Hsieh Tsung-yun in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Your excellent acupuncture skills not only targeted the affected area but also considered other conditions with the use of Chinese medicine, speeding up my recovery significantly.

3. Doctors and nurses of Ward 22: Thank you for your careful attention, medication reminders, and encouragement during your busy schedules, making me feel warm and cared for during my hospital stay.

4. MRI and hyperbaric oxygen treatment staff, hearing test personnel, and shift leaders: As someone with high myopia, I was understandably nervous about undergoing various examinations without my glasses. However, you always managed to explain procedures and offer support in time, allowing me to feel the warmth between patients and medical staff. Thank you.

I am grateful to every medical professional and administrative staff involved in my treatment. Your hard work and dedication have helped me regain my hearing and filled me with respect for the medical profession. I wish you all well and thank you again for your exceptional medical service.

Sincerely, Patient Li *Zeng

感謝耳鼻喉科林鴻哲醫師、中醫謝宗運醫師及22病房所有醫護人員

本人於113年1月11日起床後突然發現左耳聽力異常，經內湖成功聯合診所鄭犁強醫師建議，馬上前來三總求診。經貴院的耳鼻喉科醫師—林鴻哲醫師透過聽力檢測診斷出我罹患突發性耳聾(俗稱耳中風)，並說明需在黃金時期內接受治療以促使聽力恢復。然而，我因即將前往國外出差一週，無法當機立斷是否等待回國後再接受治療，正猶豫不決時，經得林醫師以其專業的客觀立場分析，建議應以身體為優先考量後，我立即辦理住院治療。

入院期間，根據林醫師的建議，我除了接受靜脈注射、口服藥...等醫療，還加上中醫謝宗運醫師的針灸以及高壓氧治療，這些治療方式的結合使我在入院後第1~2天聽力即明顯改善，對於突然失去聽力的病人來說，無異是看到了希望。經過近一週的治療，我最終通過聽力測驗，健康地出院，實在是太開心了！

能健康出院我要特別感謝下列醫護人員：

1. 耳鼻喉科林鴻哲醫師：在我感到無助無法下決定的時候，您以精確的角度快速分析我的狀況，給予專業建議促使我積極面對，並在入院期間細心查房和安排治療，使我得已迅速康復。您的專業不僅讓我的病情痊癒，更讓我深感敬佩。

2. 中醫謝宗運醫師：您的針灸手法高超，不僅能單獨治療患病處，還能搭配中藥兼顧其它病況，雙管齊下，使我的康復進展神速。

3. 22病房住院醫師、護理師：感謝您們在百忙之中的細心照料、叮嚀服藥以及鼓勵打氣，讓我在入院期間感受到溫馨與關懷。

4. 核磁共振、高壓氧治療人員、聽力檢查室、班長們：由於我有高度近視，需要脫下眼鏡進行各項檢查時不免驚恐，但您們總是能適時說明並給予牽扶，讓我感受到醫病之間的溫暖，謝謝您們。

感謝每一位參與我治療的醫療專業人員、行政人員，您們的辛勞和付出讓我重新找回聽覺，讓我對醫療事業充滿敬意。祝願您們一切安好，再次感謝您們的卓越醫療服務。

病人李＊錚敬謝