Patient's question:
My aunt suffers from uterine fibroids. She is generally quite healthy, talkative, and very hygienic. I don't understand how she got this disease, and I want to show concern for her but don't know how she feels. How should I relate to her?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms: Whether uterine fibroids have symptoms and their severity mainly depend on the location, size, number of the fibroids, as well as complications. Some fibroids are small, grow slowly, and cause no symptoms, and they may remain undetected for a lifetime. In recent years, due to the widespread use of B-type magnetic resonance imaging, many patients are discovered to have uterine fibroids during routine check-ups via ultrasound, even though they themselves have no symptoms. Most patients seek medical attention because they have symptoms. Common symptoms of uterine fibroids include uterine bleeding, abdominal masses, vaginal discharge, and controlling symptoms. In addition to medication treatment for uterine fibroids, patients also need to pay attention to diet, such as eating a light diet and staying active outdoors. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a top-tier hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.