Patient's question:
Why has there been recent pain in the breasts, and it feels like there might be a lump inside?Doctor's answer:
Considering it might be breast hyperplasia, which refers to the hyperplasia of breast epithelial and fibrous tissues, as well as the degenerative changes in the structure of breast ducts and lobules, along with progressive growth of connective tissues. The main cause of this condition is primarily due to endocrine hormone imbalance. In terms of treatment, it is recommended not to rely solely on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pills. Instead, a combination of internal and external treatments can be used.Internal Medication:
TCM formula: Xiao Yao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer), taken with warm water.
External Application:
Herbs: Sambucus sieboldiana, loofah, Euonymus japonicus, Lindera aggregata, Carthamus tinctorius, Cyperus rotundus, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Forsythia suspensa, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Rheum palmatum, and Epsom salt.
Usage:
Divide the herbs into two cloth bags. Steam them in a pot until warm, then add a little wine. Apply the warm bags to the affected breast for 30 minutes, twice a day.