Chinese Medicine Treatment of Uterine Fibroids and Cysts
Chief Complaint: severe lower abdominal pain, uterine hemorrhage
Western Diagnosis: uterine fibroids, ovarian cyst
Medical History: 47 y.o. female with a history of heavy menses with clots and cramping and increasing in frequency. Occasional hot flashes but after two 2-year courses of estrogen supplementation didn’t want to continue hormone replacement. Frequent bladder infections following intercourse. History of narcotic and alcohol addiction (past) and high blood pressure triggered by anxiety.
Pulse exam: Liver small and not descending to Kidney.
Last modified: September 8, 2009 В· al В· No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture, uterine cysts, uterine fibroids В· Posted in: Gynecological
Acupuncture and Herbs for Uterine Fibroids
Chief Complaint: Uterine pain
Western Diagnosis: Fibroids
Medical History: Asian female,age 40 presents with uterine fibroids for 14 years. Asthma since age 6, medicated with steroids for many years; during acute attacks her brother (physician) would intravenously inject her with a steroid cocktail; at age 25 she began daily use of ventolin spray; allergies to pollen, cats and coconut; whole family history of skin or lung problems (eczema, vitiligo, lung infections)
Last modified: September 8, 2009 В· al В· No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture, allergies, asthma, uterine fibroids В· Posted in: Gynecological