* * Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning methods for breast cancer mainly include massage, hot compress, acupuncture, oral medicine, external medicine, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning methods for
breast cancer can be individualized according to the condition and constitution:
1. * * Massage * *: By massaging the breast area, it can promote blood circulation and reduce the symptoms of swelling.
2. * * Hot compress * *: If you have obvious pain symptoms, you can use hot water bags to compress properly to promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism.
3. * * Acupuncture * *: Acupuncture can stimulate local acupoints and inhibit the growth of tumor cells.
4. * * Oral medication * *: Patients can take Prunella vulgaris, Panax notoginseng and other Chinese herbal medicines for conditioning under the guidance of doctors to assist in alleviating the condition.
5. * * Drugs for external use * *: Drugs for external use, such as mirabilite, can be wrapped in gauze and placed on the outside of the breast for hot compress to relieve pain.
In addition, TCM treatment also includes insisting on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and targeted treatment according to individual differences of patients and different manifestations in the course of disease. As well as single or compound traditional Chinese medicine such as semen Cuscutae, Fructus Ligustri Lucidi and spina Gleditsiae, which can regulate sex hormone, body fluid and endocrine, improve nutritional status, enhance cellular immunity and humoral immunity, and relieve symptoms such as nipple ulcer and breast redness.
* * TCM treatment of breast cancer is based on the specific symptoms and physical characteristics of patients. * * Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of breast cancer is mainly divided into the following syndromes:
1. * * Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome * *: The patient with this syndrome has breast lump, obvious pain, tingling sensation, dark purple tongue, and wiry and slippery pulse. The treatment mainly adopts the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating qi and detumescence. Commonly used drugs include Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum wallichii, peach kernel and so on.
2. * * Syndrome of yin deficiency of liver and kidney * *: It is characterized by breast mass, accompanied by hectic fever, night sweat, feverish sensation in the chest, palms and soles, red tongue, and thready and rapid pulse. The treatment focuses on nourishing yin and liver, clearing away heat and toxic materials. Commonly used drugs include Radix Rehmanniae, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Fructus Lycii, etc.
3. * * Syndrome of weakness of the spleen and stomach * *: The patient has a breast lump, accompanied by anorexia, lassitude, pale tongue, and thready and weak pulse. The treatment should strengthen the spleen and stomach, benefit qi and nourish blood, commonly used drugs include Astragalus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Codonopsis pilosula and so on.
4. * * Phlegm-dampness stagnation syndrome * *: breast lump accompanied by obesity, pale complexion, thick and greasy tongue coating, and slippery pulse. Treatment requires resolving phlegm and promoting diuresis, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Commonly used drugs include Rhizoma Atractylodis, Rhizoma Alismatis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of breast cancer needs individualized treatment according to the patient’s specific condition and constitution, and can not blindly use traditional Chinese medicine, so as not to delay the condition. * * Traditional Chinese medicine treatment should not replace modern medical treatment methods such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but can only be used as an auxiliary means * *. Therefore, while using traditional Chinese medicine treatment, patients should be under the guidance of professional doctors, and regularly go to the hospital for examination and evaluation.
For breast cancer patients, in addition to the treatment itself, we also need to pay attention to the daily life of recuperation, such as keeping a light diet, avoiding spicy food, reducing staying up late, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and keeping a good mood, which are helpful to improve the condition and quality of life. If you have other questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor for more detailed and personalized advice. At the same time, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude and following the doctor’s treatment recommendations are essential to improve the condition and quality of life.
* * Related recommendations: * *
It is suggested that Chinese medicine conditioning should be carried out under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners, combined with Western medicine treatment methods, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc., in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect. Breast cancer treatment requires comprehensive consideration of the patient’s specific condition and physical condition, therefore, please be sure to go to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations, and take appropriate treatment measures according to the doctor’s advice.
* * Note: * *
Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning should not be the only means of breast cancer treatment, because breast cancer usually requires comprehensive treatment methods of modern medicine to achieve the best therapeutic effect. Before using any Chinese medicine or any treatment, please consult a professional doctor to ensure safety and appropriateness.
