Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fistulas with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Zhou Yuxiang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The treatment of hemorrhoids and fistula using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) draws upon the experience of ancient sages thousands of years ago and incorporates the latest achievements of modern medical research. In recent decades, particularly, with the collaboration of TCM and Western medicine practitioners dedicated to anorectal diseases, significant progress has been made. In terms of scientific research, methodologies, instruments, academic papers, and literature, we have gained unprecedented amounts of information, advancing the fundamental and clinical research on hemorrhoids and fistulas by a significant margin. This book compiles valuable materials from ancient and modern times for the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, all collected in one volume. It is divided into two parts, comprising a total of eleven chapters. The first part, General Principles, focuses on the fundamental knowledge of hemorrhoids and fistulas. It includes an introduction, etiology and pathology, diagnosis, treatment principles and methods, prevention and nursing care, as well as an introduction to commonly used Chinese herbs and formulas. The second part, Specific Treatments, emphasizes detailed methods and advancements for various types of hemorrhoids and fistulas, including surgical treatments. Overall, the content highlights the distinctive features of TCM, emphasizing syndrome differentiation and treatment. It also appropriately introduces necessary Western medical knowledge and integrates modern technology to enhance diagnostic and treatment standards.