Is it true that tangerine peel soaked in water can "drink away" nodules?
"Sister Huang, you see that the nodules on my neck have grown again, I heard that tangerine peel can eliminate nodules by soaking in water, is it true?" asked Li Ming, a 42-year-old company employee, to Dr. Huang, the director of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Due to Li Ming's sedentary office and long-term stress, swollen lymph nodes in his neck became a heart disease.
Dr. Huang looked at the checklist, frowned slightly, and patiently explained: "Tangerine peel does have many effects, but whether it can directly dissolve nodules, we have to discuss it in depth from a medical perspective......
01 How did the nodules in the body come about?
The immune system overreacts
Nodules in the body are not always a sign of malignancy, many times, they are formed by the response of the immune system to certain stimuli.
For example, when the body encounters foreign objects such as viruses and bacteria, the lymph nodes will enlarge as part of the immune response, forming temporary nodules.
Caused by endocrine disorders
Thyroid nodules are common in people with endocrine disorders, such as hormonal imbalances caused by long-term emotional stress and irregular work and rest, which cause thyroid tissue to proliferate and form nodules.
A similar situation can occur in hormone-regulated organs such as the breast and ovaries.
Abnormal cell proliferation
Nodules sometimes form because normal cells get out of control and proliferate abnormally, gradually forming clumps of tissue structures, which are benign or malignant tumor nodules.
Nodules in this case need to be closely watched and checked regularly to prevent them from worsening.
Long-term inflammatory irritation
Persistent chronic inflammation may also precipitate nodules, such as lung infections that fail to completely remove lesions, and local tissues remain in a state of inflammation for a long time, which can lead to inflammatory pseudotumors or other types of nodules.
02 Tangerine peel soaked in water can scatter nodules, is this true?
What are the effects of tangerine peel?
Tangerine peel is like a "masseuse" of the stomach, which can help us regulate the spleen and stomach, solve the problem of indigestion and bloating in the stomach. In addition, tangerine peel is also a "phlegm cleaner", which can dry and damp phlegm, warm cold phlegm, smooth the respiratory tract, and reduce the discomfort of cough and phlegm in the throat.
Moreover, tangerine peel is also good at relieving the pain and discomfort between the chest and abdomen, which is often referred to in traditional Chinese medicine as "regulating qi".
In addition, tangerine peel can indeed assist in regulating the function of the spleen and stomach, and alleviate the nodules caused by phlegm and dampness stagnation to a certain extent, but it does not have a direct elimination effect on most non-functional nodules.
Look at nodules from a professional perspective
In modern medicine, there are different treatments for nodules formed by different causes. For inflammatory nodules, antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs are mainly relied upon.
Thyroid nodules may be treated with medication or surgery, while malignant nodules are usually treated with a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Although tangerine peel is beneficial, it is not a substitute for professional medical treatment.
Tangerine peel can be used as an adjunct therapy
Although tangerine peel cannot directly "disperse nodules", it can be used as a health drink, which has a certain auxiliary effect on improving the internal environment and enhancing the body's immunity.
In addition to regular treatment, moderate consumption of tangerine peel water may help alleviate the associated symptoms to a certain extent, especially for patients with nodules caused by qi stagnation and phlegm dampness.
03 What other diseases does the appearance of nodules suggest that they are coming?
Thyroid disease warning
The presence of nodules in the neck, especially multiple nodules, often indicates a possible risk of thyroid disorders, such as thyroiditis, hyperactive or hypothyroidism, and even thyroid cancer.
Signs of lung disease
Lung nodules found on chest CT may be fibrotic foci left after the healing of pneumonia and tuberculosis, or it may be an early manifestation of lung cancer. Once found, it is important to seek medical attention and follow up for observation.
Lymphatic system lesions
The growth of lymph nodes throughout the body, in addition to the common infectious factors, can be an important sign of lymphoma or other hematologic diseases.
Other organ abnormalities
Breast nodules may indicate the risk of breast hyperplasia or breast cancer, while nodules in abdominal organs such as liver and kidneys may be associated with cysts, lipomas, adenomas, and even malignant tumors.
After listening to Dr. Huang's explanation, Li Ming understood that although tangerine peel soaking in water is good, it cannot be mythical about its efficacy.
He began to pay attention to adjusting his lifestyle habits, actively cooperating with doctors for targeted treatment, and supplemented with an appropriate amount of tangerine peel water to drink.
After a period of time, the neck nodule did not shrink rapidly, but the discomfort in his body was reduced, and the mental state and digestive function of the whole person improved.
This also made him deeply realize that in the face of health problems such as nodules, he can neither be overly superstitious about home remedies, nor ignore the importance of formal diagnosis and treatment.
"It is difficult to cure all diseases with one medicine, and it is necessary to prescribe the right medicine to treat diseases. "Although tangerine peel as a traditional Chinese medicine does have certain health benefits, when dealing with the complex problem of nodules, we must look at it rationally and cannot expect it to be a cure-all.
The appearance of nodules reminds us to pay attention to our physical health, seek medical attention in time to identify the cause, and follow the doctor's guidance for personalized treatment.
Only in this way can we truly prevent the slightest problem and make health perpetuated.