Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:Nearly 10 years
Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. Most are asymptomatic, while a few may present with symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and compression symptoms. The exact cause of this condition is unclear. Modern Western medicine employs hormone therapy or surgical treatment, with no other ideal therapies available. Minimally invasive surgery is currently the most effective method for treating uterine fibroids. The doctor makes three small incisions, each about 5 millimeters in size, in hidden areas of the patient's abdomen and inserts a laparoscope. Through a television monitor connected to the laparoscope, the surgeon can clearly observe the magnified interior of the abdomen and operate on the equipment left outside the patient's body. The surgery does not require an abdominal incision, causes minimal trauma, and allows for rapid recovery.Dietary and lifestyle considerations:
1. Maintain a light diet and avoid foods that may trigger inflammation, such as mutton, shrimp, crabs, eel, salted fish, and black fish.
2. Avoid spicy foods and drinks, such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, raw onions, raw garlic, and baijiu (strong alcohol).
3. Refrain from consuming foods with heating properties, blood-clotting effects, or hormone content, such as longans, jujubes, donkey-hide gelatin, and royal jelly.