What is the TCM treatment for popliteal cysts?

Cysts are more common in children, so we need to pay special attention to its treatment and prevention in daily life to reduce its impact and harm to our health. However, because many people do not understand this disease, sometimes even when faced with this problem, they do not know how to effectively deal with it. The following is a detailed analysis and introduction to its Chinese medicine treatment methods.

Popliteal cyst Popliteal cyst refers to bursitis in the popliteal fossa. There are many synovial bursae in the popliteal fossa. More than half of the popliteal cysts are located between the semimembranosus muscle and the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle, and about half of them have holes communicating with the joint cavity. Popliteal cysts are divided into two types: primary and secondary. Primary popliteal cysts are more common in children and are usually bilateral, but not necessarily simultaneous. The cysts originate from the joint cavity, while the joint itself has no lesions. Secondary popliteal cysts are more common in adults and are often secondary to osteoarthritis, meniscus lesions and rheumatoid arthritis. The onset of the disease is related to increased pressure within the joint, which causes the fluid within the joint to overflow through the holes between the joint and the bursa to form a cyst.

The initial symptoms of popliteal cyst are not obvious, only discomfort or swelling in the popliteal fossa. When the cyst grows larger, a lump appears behind the knee joint, making it difficult to bend the knee. The lump is round or oval, with a smooth and elastic surface with no tenderness or only mild tenderness. The lump is obvious and hardens when the knee is extended, and is not obvious and softer when the knee is flexed. It is recommended to apply Baohetang Xuji Plaster (synovitis ointment) externally, and recovery can be achieved in 1-2 courses of treatment. Principle: External application of drugs stimulates nerve endings, which, through reflex, dilates blood vessels, promotes local blood circulation, improves nutrition of surrounding tissues, and promotes absorption of fluid in the bursa, thereby achieving the purpose of eliminating cysts and healing.

The above is the method of treating cysts with traditional Chinese medicine, as well as some common sense that you need to know in life. I hope that after reading the above method introduction, everyone can pay more attention to it. In daily life, if they are indeed found to be affected by these problems, they will understand the most scientific treatment method, so as to reduce its impact on our health.