Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Menstruation has been irregular after giving birth, and now it takes up to 10 days to clean up.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Menstrual cycle length refers to a basically normal cycle with an extended duration of bleeding for more than 7 days, also known as continuous menstruation. It is divided into two types:1. Blood Stasis Type:
- General Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain and tenderness, prolonged bleeding (more than 8 days), reduced volume, dark-colored blood with clots, purple spots on the tongue, wiry and (sluggish) pulse.
- Treatment: Promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and stop bleeding.
- Prescription: Taohong Siwu Tang (Peach Blossom Four-Ingredient Decoction) plus Shixiao San (Lost Soul Powder) and Yiimucao (Chinese Foxglove Root).
2. Yin Deficiency and Blood Heat:
- General Symptoms: Dry throat and mouth, night sweats, heat in palms and soles, prolonged bleeding (more than 8 days), reduced volume, bright red and viscous blood, red tongue with little moisture, thready and rapid pulse.
- Treatment: Nourish yin, clear heat, and stop bleeding.
- Prescription: Liandi Tang (Two Lands Decoction) combined with Erzhi Wan (Two to the Power of Two Pills), plus Qiancao (Madder Root), Yiimucao (Chinese Foxglove Root), Nuzhenzi (Barberry Fruit), and Halancao (Gooseberry).
However, Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best to consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing you a speedy recovery.