Patient's question:
A few days ago, my mom had stomach pain. At first, I thought it was her menstrual cramps (because my mom has a history of severe menstrual cramps for over ten years, and every time she has pain, but this time it was different—so bad that she couldn’t even eat. She once had pelvic inflammatory disease, so she went to the pet hospital and received intravenous drips for three days. Now her stomach pain has subsided, but her left side feels very sore, especially around 3-4 PM). Today, during her gynecological examination and ultrasound, the doctor said my mom has uterine fibroids, and they have grown to 4 cm. I would like to ask you, doctor, does this uterine fibroid have a direct connection to her lower back pain and stomach pain? With the fibroids being 4 cm now, does she need compression therapy? If not, at what size would she need it? What should she pay attention to in her diet or other aspects?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system, often asymptomatic, with only a very small number presenting with symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and symptom control. It is recommended that your mother first try antagonistic hormone drugs for treatment. Commonly used medications include danazol and gossypol. Your mother can also consider taking androgens, progestogens, and vitamin-based treatments. If the medication is not effective, surgical removal is still recommended. Wishing your mother a speedy recovery.Doctor's inquiry: In addition to timely treatment for uterine fibroids, patients should always maintain a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. It is also important to pay close attention to dietary care, ensuring a balanced nutrition and proper digestion of nutrients. It is believed that this will help drive away uterine fibroids.