"Now that all the indicators are recovering, people feel more energetic. Recently, 74-year-old Zhang Fen (pseudonym) said with a smile on her face while sending the pennant to Chen Jie, a distinguished expert from Xi'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Encephalopathy Hospital, to thank him for improving the symptoms of myelofibrosis and alleviating the pain caused by the disease through traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
Fatigue and loss of appetite, the elderly were diagnosed with myelofibrosis
In 2021, Zhang Fen underwent stent surgery in a hospital in Xi'an due to heart problems, and when the doctor rechecked the laboratory tests later, the doctor found that Zhang Fen's hemoglobin was significantly lower than that of ordinary people, and the number of platelets and white blood cells increased.
"Although the doctor reminded me to have further examinations, I really didn't take it seriously at first, thinking that it was normal for me to have some problems with my body as I got older. Zhang Fen said.
After returning home, although Zhang Fen did not have any major physical problems, she often felt sleepy, walked tiredly, and did not have the appetite to eat as before. At first, Zhang Fen thought that it was enough to rest more, but after a period of time, the situation did not improve, so she couldn't help but worry.
"Hurry up and stay hospitalized!" When the family accompanied Zhang Fen to the hospital for another examination, the doctor's words made the family realize the seriousness of the problem. Zhang Fen was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, and according to doctors, the disease may have no symptoms in the early stage, but then gradually develop weak symptoms such as fatigue, night sweats, palpitation, shortness of breath, and compressive symptoms such as abdominal distension and hepatosplenomegaly.
When the disease progresses to the middle and advanced stages, the giant spleen will cause significant fullness or a falling mass in the upper or whole abdomen, secondary to esophageal and gastric varices, and even rupture and repeated bleeding. Persistent or even severe pain in the splenic area occurs during splenic infarction. Some patients may develop into acute leukemia. A small number of patients present with acute myelofibrosis, which is short-lived and dangerous, and most of them can cause death within 1 year.
Zhang Fen soon began to receive treatment, she recalled: "During that time, the process of hospitalization and taking targeted drugs was very painful, on the one hand, the economic pressure brought by the treatment, and on the other hand, the side effects caused by taking the medicine, and the body reacted greatly. ”
Seeing Zhang Fen's pain, the family was also very sad. Until the eve of the Spring Festival in 2024, after many inquiries, the family accompanied Zhang Fen to Xi'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Encephalopathy Hospital to find Chen Jie, a Chinese medicine expert, and decided to try Chinese medicine treatment.
Serious "preaching", just for patients to regain hope in life
During the consultation, Chen Jie said that myelofibrosis is a myeloproliferative disease caused by collagen hyperplasia in the hematopoietic tissue of the bone marrow, and its fibrous tissue seriously affects the hematopoietic function. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the syndrome differentiation belongs to the symptoms of the deficiency and the reality, and the deficiency and the reality are mixed, and the treatment should take into account the specimens, replenish the deficiency and purify the substance, so as to strengthen the correct and nourish the blood, dissolve the stasis and dispel the evil.
After checking the pulse, Chen Jie prescribed medicine for Zhang Fen for specific symptoms. Since then, he has come to the hospital every two weeks for ten medicines each time, and Zhang Fen has insisted on it for more than two months.
"Since I was diagnosed in 2021, the disease has tormented me for 3 years, and now I finally have hope, and during the two months of TCM treatment, thanks to Dr. Chen's 'serious' encouragement. Zhang Fen said with a smile, "For a while, I felt that I was in much better condition, and I didn't want to take medicine, but Dr. Chen told me very seriously that I should insist on taking medicine and insisting on treatment for at least half a year before it can really have a curative effect." ”
Whether it sounds a little harsh or patiently answers questions every time, in Zhang Fen's view, it is a doctor who treats patients seriously and responsibly. Zhang Fen said that when she saw a doctor here, she was down-to-earth, and now she is not only improving all the laboratory indicators, but also getting more and more energetic.
Chen Jie said that although myelofibrosis is a rare disease with a low incidence, once diagnosed, it should not be taken lightly. Because the cause of the disease is unknown, there is no specific and effective treatment. Therefore, establishing good lifestyle habits is very beneficial to prevent the occurrence of diseases or to avoid further aggravation of diseases. For example, it is advisable to eat light and easy-to-digest foods, avoid spicy and warm foods, and be cautious about fatty and greasy foods. In addition, for people who are 50-70 years old, regular physical examinations should be carried out, and blood and other examinations can be added to the physical examination items.
"In view of Zhang Fen's myelofibrosis, I hope that the treatment can help her improve her symptoms, delay her condition, and in addition, treat her body and heart at the same time, so that patients can understand the disease scientifically, so as to build confidence and improve the quality of life in an all-round way." Chen Jie said, "As a TCM doctor, I hope to do my best at all times, so that patients can feel the warmth and hope of life even in the face of diseases." ”
Chinese business all-media reporter Chen Mengyang correspondent Gao Yayu