Patient's question:
Based on a friend's suggestion, I tried moxibustion, but it made my condition worse. What should I do about the enlarged uterine fibroids caused by moxibustion?Doctor's answer:
Moxibustion actually has the effect of warming the yang and dispelling cold. It can slow down local decomposition metabolism, which in turn promotes fibrosis. Tumors, being located in the abdomen, will have their blood circulation slowed if the abdomen is moxibustion-treated. Tumors also require nutrients, so this can lead to their reduction, which is a normal phenomenon. Uterine fibroids can be treated surgically, and the prognosis is generally good.