Can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treat rectal polyps?
Disease description:
My neighbor was recently diagnosed with rectal polyps. His family recommended trying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treatment. Can TCM treat rectal polyps?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) generally cannot cure rectal polyps. If the polyps are inflammatory or hyperplastic, herbal medicine may help slow their growth, but it cannot achieve a complete cure. Rectal polyps should be treated at a local standard hospital via procedures such as colonoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or conventional surgery. Additionally, regular follow-up examinations at the hospital are essential after surgery.
