Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling unwell, with particularly severe lower back pain and excessive dampness in my lower body. My leukorrhea has increased, along with a strong odor, and my menstrual cycle is often delayed. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor suggested that it might be a gynecological issue and recommended that I undergo a focused and detailed examination. My friend told me that moxibustion can treat gynecological problems, but I'm not sure about the specifics. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture and moxibustion can be said to have remarkable effects in treating gynecological diseases. Why is this said? Mainly from the following aspects: 1. Gynecological diseases are often caused by the blockage of qi and blood (TCM term). The reasons for their recurrence are mostly due to negligence during the ignorant period, indulging in extremely cold foods without restraint, leaving behind roots of trouble. At the same time, wearing unsuitable clothing for the season, accumulating cold, dampness, and other issues. 2. The characteristics of mugwort (ai): It has the effects of warming the meridians, promoting the flow of qi and blood, dispelling dampness and expelling cold, and reducing swelling and resolving nodules.