Treatment of Gallstones with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine can treat gallstones by soothing the liver and promoting bile secretion, softening and dispersing nodules, and promoting bile excretion to relieve symptoms and improve the condition, but it is necessary to combine the patient's specific condition to differentiate the symptoms and treat them in order to achieve the best treatment effect.

The formation of gallstones is often related to liver and gallbladder qi disorders, internal dampness and heat, and bile metabolism disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes overall conditioning and often uses drugs that soothe the liver and promote bile secretion, clear away heat and dampness, and promote blood circulation and blood stasis for treatment. For example, Yinchenhao Decoction can clear away heat and dampness, promote bile flow, and is suitable for patients with damp heat; Jinqiancao Decoction can be used to clear heat and promote bile secretion, soften stones, and help smaller stones to be discharged; Da Chaihu Decoction is suitable for patients with qi stagnation, and can soothe the liver and regulate qi, and improve bile stasis. Combined with acupuncture therapy such as ear acupuncture and abdominal acupuncture, it can also effectively relieve pain and promote bile secretion. According to the size of the stones and the condition of the disease, patients also need to evaluate whether they are suitable for drug therapy. If the stones are large or accompanied by bile duct obstruction, they need to pay attention to whether they need to cooperate with Western medicine treatment.

The formation of gallstones is often related to liver and gallbladder qi disorders, internal dampness and heat, and bile metabolism disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes overall conditioning and often uses drugs that soothe the liver and promote bile secretion, clear away heat and dampness, and promote blood circulation and blood stasis for treatment. For example, Yinchenhao Decoction can clear away heat and dampness, promote bile flow, and is suitable for patients with damp heat; Jinqiancao Decoction can be used to clear heat and promote bile secretion, soften stones, and help smaller stones to be discharged; Da Chaihu Decoction is suitable for patients with qi stagnation, and can soothe the liver and regulate qi, and improve bile stasis. Combined with acupuncture therapy such as ear acupuncture and abdominal acupuncture, it can also effectively relieve pain and promote bile secretion. According to the size of the stones and the condition of the disease, patients also need to evaluate whether they are suitable for drug therapy. If the stones are large or accompanied by bile duct obstruction, they need to pay attention to whether they need to cooperate with Western medicine treatment.

When combined with Chinese medicine treatment, patients should also pay attention to improving their lifestyle, avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol diets, and choose more vegetables and fruits rich in fiber; insist on moderate exercise every day to promote bile circulation; maintain a regular work and rest schedule to avoid excessive fatigue that increases the burden on the liver and gallbladder. If symptoms are severe, such as persistent abdominal pain, jaundice, etc., you should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible. Chinese medicine should be used under the guidance of a professional physician and should not be used on your own to avoid aggravating the condition or causing other complications.