Bloodletting therapy for breast hyperplasia

Fibrocystic breast disease is the most common breast disease in clinical medicine. It is characterized by breast pain that is related to the menstrual cycle and mental changes, or a feeling of lumps or hard masses. The author used electroacupuncture combined with bloodletting therapy to treat breast hyperplasia and achieved quite obvious results. The summary is reported below.

All patients were patients with breast hyperplasia in the outpatient department of a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, and all were pre-menopausal women. The age ranged from 21 to 54 years old, with an average of (37.85±9.70) years old. The history of illness ranged from 1 to 14 years, with an average of (4.01±2.51) years. Meet the following diagnostic criteria: in accordance with the "Standards for Diagnosis and Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diseases and Syndromes". Symptoms and symptoms of oxalic acid: There are different degrees of swelling, tingling and dull pain in the breast, which may radiate to the armpits or shoulders and back, and may be affected by menstruation and mood changes. The pain may last for 3 months or stop for 3 to 6 months without relief; one or both breasts may have one or more lumps of different sizes and shapes, oval or cord-shaped, which may be scattered throughout the breast, not attached to the skin or superficial tissues, with unclear boundaries and can be moved by pushing. Some patients may have nipple discharge or itching.

Criteria for inclusion in medical records: patients meeting the above diagnostic criteria; patients aged 18 to 59 years old; patients with high blood pressure who are willing to accept this treatment and adhere to the full line of treatment.

Criteria for clearing medical records: All medical records were diagnosed by breast B-ultrasound, and some medical records were cleared of other breast diseases and lesions by mammography or pathological puncture biopsy.

Treatment method: Electroacupuncture combined with bloodletting

Electroacupuncture was used for treatment. The main acupoints are the unilateral Jianjing, Qimen, Tianzong, Zusanli, Hegu and Tanzhong points. Alternative acupoints: For liver-qi stagnation, add Yanglingquan acupoint and Ganshu acupoint; for damp phlegm, add Fenglong acupoint; for excessive liver fire, add Taichong acupoint; for liver-kidney yang deficiency and aggravation after menstruation, add Taixi acupoint and Shenshu acupoint; for both qi and blood deficiency, add Xuehai acupoint and Pishu acupoint; for irregular menstruation and early menstrual period, add Sanyinjiao and Diji acupoint. Actual operation: pierce Tanzhong point downward, pierce Qimen point outward, pierce Hegu point directly to the palm side, quickly insert the needle and perform the flat, smooth and draining method. The other acupoints are basically operated. After getting qi, connect the electroacupuncture device to the above acupoints, stimulate with continuous wave, and the current output size should be appropriate for the patient to feel comfortable. Do it once a day, each time for 30 minutes, from the 14th day after the menarche to the end of the next menarche, 15 days as a treatment course, no treatment during menstrual period.

After the needle is removed, bloodletting is performed. The main acupoints are unilateral Zusanli and Quze, and the auxiliary acupoints are unilateral Jianjing, Ganshu and Shaoze. Actual operation: Ask the patient to sit upright and expose the acupuncture points on the affected limb. The acupuncture points are basically disinfected and sterilized. Use a three-edged needle to point to the acupuncture point and pierce the superficial vein directly. Immediately put a cup on the pierced position for 5 to 10 minutes. After the bleeding stops, remove the cup. After removing the cup, use iodine tincture to disinfect and sterilize the needle eye. The total blood strip is 20 to 80 mL. FAQ: Do not touch water for 6 hours after bloodletting. Bloodletting treatment was performed once every 5 days before menstruation, and 3 times constituted a course of treatment.

Patients are advised to avoid spicy food, greasy food, raw and cold food, maintain a regular daily life and a happy mood. After 3 treatment courses, the efficacy was evaluated.

Efficacy judgment standard: formulated with reference to the "Standards for Diagnosis and Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diseases and Syndromes". Cured: Breast lump and pain subsided. The effect is significant: breast lumps are reduced by more than 1/2, and pain is relieved or subsided. Failure: No change in breast lump pain.