Breast Lumps: Dr Li Rui Shares Insights on How TCM Can Relieve Pain, Prevent Growth, and Reduce Size
Dr Li Rui, a senior TCM physician, shared in an interview that TCM conditioning can help relieve pain associated with breast lumps, prevent them from enlarging, and even help them shrink. Furthermore, TCM regulation can play a vital role in preventing recurrence after surgery.
When many people discover a breast lump during a physical examination or in daily life, their first reaction is often a fear of breast cancer. However, Dr Li Rui reminds us that a breast lump does not necessarily mean cancer; common benign breast diseases include cysts and fibroadenomas. While these issues primarily affect women, men can also develop breast lumps and should treat them with equal importance.
TCM Treatment for Benign Breast Lumps: Safe and Effective
Dr Li Rui states that TCM has distinct advantages in treating benign breast lumps. Through herbal medicine regulation and acupuncture to unblock the meridians, TCM can effectively alleviate breast distension and pain, and eliminate small, early-stage lumps. "For breast pain or lumps detected early, significant results can typically be seen after three to six months of continuous treatment. Many patients see improvement without the need for surgery."
For lumps that grow rapidly or are very large, surgical excision may still be required. However, breast lumps are known for their tendency to recur after surgery. Dr Li Rui points out that TCM treatment can relieve symptoms before surgery, accelerate recovery post-surgery, and effectively help prevent recurrence.
Breast Health is Closely Linked to Emotions
"The breasts are highly sensitive to emotional changes," warns Dr Li Rui. Prolonged emotional tension, anxiety, or anger can obstruct the flow of Liver Qi, leading to issues such as mammary hyperplasia, breast pain, and lumps. She encourages everyone to pay attention to their mental health and learn emotional management, as maintaining a cheerful mood is essential for breast health.
