Can moxibustion be used to treat breast nodules of level 3?

It is generally recommended to carefully choose moxibustion as a treatment for grade 3 breast nodules, because grade 3 nodules have a certain possibility of malignant transformation, and blind moxibustion may delay the disease or aggravate the symptoms. Before taking any treatment, you should first seek the evaluation and advice of a doctor.

Breast nodules are divided into grades 1-6 according to the BIRADS grading standard, among which grade 3 usually indicates a higher probability of benign lesions, but it is not completely risk-free. As a traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy method, moxibustion mainly plays the role of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis and regulating meridians, but it may cause local overheating stimulation to breast nodules, increase breast tissue congestion and inflammatory response, and may increase the risk of nodule growth. For the intervention of grade 3 nodules, the first step is to clarify the cause and nature, exclude the possibility of malignancy through ultrasound examination, fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and other means, and then carry out safe treatment including Chinese and Western methods under the guidance of a doctor. Modern medicine usually adopts regular observation and anti-inflammatory and endocrine regulation for grade 3 breast nodules. Commonly used drugs include ibuprofen anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, danazol or toremifene to regulate hormone levels, and vitamin E helps to reduce cyclical breast pain. If necessary, the doctor may recommend minimally invasive treatment such as ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration.

In addition to regular treatment plans, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for maintaining breast health. It is recommended to eat a light diet, reduce high-fat and high-sugar diets, consume more foods rich in vitamins C and E such as citrus fruits, dark green vegetables and nuts, and avoid excessive caffeine intake. Regular exercise can improve blood circulation and help stabilize the endocrine system. You can choose comfortable and appropriately sized underwear on a daily basis to avoid unnecessary pressure on the breast. Similarly, you should reduce mental stress, avoid staying up late, and maintain a good mood and regular work and rest. If you are willing to use Chinese medicine as an auxiliary therapy, you can also use diet therapy to reduce heat, regulate qi and activate blood circulation under the guidance of a doctor, such as safflower stewed pigeon or tangerine peel crucian carp soup, but be cautious when using hot fumigation or hot compresses that are highly irritating to the breast.

When facing grade 3 breast nodules, the most important thing is to have regular checkups and maintain good communication with the doctor, especially if the nodules grow rapidly, become immobile, become painful, or are accompanied by enlarged axillary lymph nodes, you need to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Taking a scientific attitude towards changes in your body and not blindly trying unproven folk remedies is not only responsible for your health, but also a way of caring for your family and yourself. Through standardized and effective treatment and daily health management, most patients with grade 3 breast nodules can stabilize their condition and have a high-quality life.