Can tendon sheath inflammation be treated with Sanqi Shang medicine?
Disease description:
Sanqi injury medicine has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. My mom suggested I take it to treat my tenosynovitis. However, I'm not sure whether it's actually effective, and I'm hesitant to try it without knowing more. So, can I take Sanqi injury medicine for tenosynovitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Tendon sheath inflammation can also be treated with Sanqi-based medications for injuries, which help promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and accelerate recovery. Generally, in such cases, it is advisable to ensure adequate rest, use traditional Chinese herbal fumigation and washing, and apply Voltaren ointment topically. However, in severe cases of tendon sheath inflammation where conservative treatment proves ineffective, patients may need to consider surgical intervention.
