Gallbladder polyps are a condition that many people have in modern times, and in simple terms, they are growths that form on the surface of the gallbladder wall. Gallbladder polyposis is located in the gallbladder, so it belongs to the category of "hypochondriac" and "bile swelling" in traditional Chinese medicine. However, its production is closely related to the liver, spleen, and stomach.
Causes of polyps.
1.Dereliction of duty in liver and gallbladder excretion: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is the main excretion, and the gallbladder is the main excretion. When the liver and gallbladder are dysfunctional, it can lead to abnormal secretion and excretion of bile, resulting in the formation of gallbladder polyps.
2.Emotional disorders: If the patient has long-term anxiety, depression, anger and other emotions, the liver will be depressed and qi stagnation, resulting in poor qi and blood flow, which may form blockages and hinder bile discharge. Bile accumulates in the gallbladder over time, forming polyps.
3.Damp heat accumulation: The evil of damp heat is concentrated in the liver and gallbladder, which will affect the normal function of the liver and gallbladder, resulting in abnormal bile secretion and the formation of gallbladder polyps.
4.Poor diet: Excessive intake of fatty, sweet, greasy, spicy and irritating foods may damage the spleen and stomach, resulting in imbalance of water and dampness, and endogenous dampness and heat, which in turn affects the function of the liver and gallbladder and forms gallbladder polyps.
If a gallbladder polyp is detected, there is no need to worry too much. Because gallbladder polyps are mostly asymptomatic, some patients experience only mild epigastric discomfort or dull pain. However, it should not be taken completely inappropriately, because gallbladder polyps are also prone to sudden malignant transformation and induce gallbladder cancer.
Therefore, gallbladder polyps should still be detected early, as early as possible. If it is detected early, the polyp is smaller in size, and the effect is better.
How to avoid gallbladder polyps becoming cancerous.
If the polyp is a bit large, but the surgical treatment has not yet been met, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning. According to the factors that lead to the formation of gallbladder polyps, TCM usually adopts the methods of soothing the liver and regulating qi, invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing heat and dampness, helping to restore the balance of liver and gallbladder function and eliminate the pathological factors that cause gallbladder polyps.
Like the four soups of black barley, the soup of chasing stasis and eliminating symptoms, and the soup of double flowers and gallbladder, etc., are all good prescriptions. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, so the specific use will be adjusted according to the patient's constitution and specific symptoms.
I met a patient with gallbladder polyps who went to the hospital because of frequent attacks of pain in the right hypochondrium, and thought it was a stomach problem, but was diagnosed with gallbladder polyps.
She had heard of me before, so she came straight to me with the hope that I could use Chinese medicine to treat her. Thanks to her move, she has avoided a lot of detours.
At that time, I prescribed her the addition and subtraction of Da Chai Hu Tang. However, after taking the medicine for more than a month, the symptoms of pain in her right hypochondrium have been effectively controlled, and then she did a color ultrasound and found that all the polyps had disappeared.
I told her to pay more attention to her life and eat more low-fat and low-cholesterol foods, such as shiitake mushrooms, green vegetables, chicken, and fresh beans. This helps to reduce the level of blood lipids and cholesterol, reduce the burden on the gallbladder, and thus prevent polyps from growing again.
You can also eat some foods rich in vitamin A, like carrots, bok choy, leeks, tomatoes, etc. Because vitamin A protects the gallbladder mucosa, it also helps to inhibit the production of gallbladder polyps. It is also necessary to drink plenty of water, because water can dilute bile, which is not easy for polyps to regrow.
She was also very cooperative. It's been more than two years since I saw her, and some time ago when I was shopping in the mall, I met her, so I asked her about her situation in passing, and she told me very excitedly, "It's still something left by our ancestors, since the last time you treated me, I haven't been **." ”
This is a situation that I am very happy to see. After saying goodbye to her in a hurry, my steps around the mall became more brisk. It is my life's pursuit to help patients alleviate their pain and avoid detours.