Patient's question:
After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, I've been feeling unwell. I can't eat properly and have trouble sleeping. The doctor suggested surgery, but I'm scared. My friend said that if I take traditional Chinese medicine, I don't need surgery. I'm not sure if traditional Chinese medicine can actually cure uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
1. Promote blood circulation and resolve stagnation topical medication: Excessive bleeding or intermittent dripping, dark red blood with clots, lower abdominal pain, pale purple tongue, wiry or deep wiry pulse. The condition is characterized by delayed blood clots and blood not returning to its proper channels. Medication: Taohong Siwu Decoction (Peach Kernel, Red Flower, Poria, Red Peony Root, Chuanxiong, Fresh Rehmannia) – modified.2. Clear heat and cool blood topical medication: Blood clots transforming into heat, forcing blood to flow uncontrollably, excessive bleeding, prolonged profuse bleeding or leakage, dark red blood with small clots or viscosity, bitter and dry mouth, preference for drinking, yellow tongue, thin and rapid slippery pulse. The condition is characterized by blood clots transforming into heat, forcing blood to flow uncontrollably. Medication: Yiyin Decoction (Anemarrhena, Coptis, Turtle Shell, Fresh Rehmannia, Cardamom, Jujube, Licorice) – modified.