Patient's question:
Female, 53 years old. She had a minimally invasive surgery for an ovarian cyst last March. In October, she experienced lower left abdominal pain again. The pain usually starts at 3-4 a.m. or early morning and lasts for 3 to 4 hours. She went to the hospital for a series of detailed examinations, including ultrasound and abdominal scans, which were all normal and showed no inflammation. However, one cyst was left inside the ovary, not completely removed. Currently, she has taken painkillers specifically for cyst pain, which had no effect. Later, she also took painkillers for intestinal adhesion, which slightly relieved the pain at first, making it just a mild ache, but later the pain became severe again. Now she has seen a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who prescribed herbal medicine for improving Qi flow.Help needed: This pain has persisted for nearly six months and is extremely unbearable. No cause has been identified, and she wants to know what to do or which department to consult for a precise diagnosis.
Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that ovarian cysts are primarily caused by deficiencies in qi and blood, as well as the accumulation of damp-heat pathogenic factors, which are difficult to with conventional medications. Through long-term clinical practice, TCM has accumulated some very unique treatment methods. It is recommended to use a combination of Chinese herbs such as Chinese yam, Polygonatum sibiricum, iron gall powder, human placenta, white fish fat,, deer antler ash, prepared Cynopterus, white and red peony root, safflower, peach kernel, purple cloud herb, fresh basil, and photinia leaves for treatment. This combination is effective quickly, with proven efficacy, and can lead to rapid recovery. The synergistic use of these Chinese herbs can thoroughly eliminate damp-heat pathogenic factors, dispel stagnation, replenish qi and nourish blood, thereby achieving qi and blood balance, treating both the root and symptoms, and ultimately achieving the goal of quickly curing ovarian cysts.