Patient's question:
Expert, a friend of mine just carefully checked and found that he had epididymitis. I want to help him ask, what is the cause of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis is believed in Traditional Chinese Medicine to be caused by factors such as damp-heat accumulation, phlegm-dampness, blood stagnation, which obstruct the flow of Qi and blood in the local area. The recommended treatment is a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. Ingredients like Polygonum cuspidatum (huang jiang), Prunella vulgaris (xia ku cao), boswellia (ru xiang), ligusticum (chuan xiong), white peony root (bai shao yao), Poria (fu ling), kelp (kun bu), and laminaria (hai zao) can be decocted together and taken orally, paired with oral antibiotics for effective treatment.Doctor's advice: Appendicitis can be resolved, but the treatment duration is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after recovery. Therefore, it is crucial to use medications that target the specific symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.