Combining traditional and modern medicine to treat a woman's ptosis

The patient said she was diagnosed with right ptosis after undergoing radiosurgery for a benign meningioma in June 2024. The ptosis affected her ability to open her eyes, her vision, and her appearance, causing her many difficulties in daily activities.

On September 18, specialist doctor Nguyen Tran Nhu Thuy (Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Branch 3) said that through examination, the patient's natural eyelid opening was recorded to be 0 mm. The patient was treated with traditional medicine methods combined with modern medicine.

After 2 treatments using acupuncture, hydroacupuncture, moxibustion, acupressure massage, and physical therapy, the patient showed significant improvement. After the first treatment (27 days), the natural blepharoplasty dilation was 5 mm. After the second treatment (19 days), the natural blepharoplasty dilation was 8 mm.

The patient continued to be treated at the hospital's Traditional Medicine Department with a combination of methods such as acupuncture, laser acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, thread implantation, moxibustion, and acupressure massage, which helped to significantly improve the condition.

The patient's ptosis improved after 2 treatments.

Dr. Nhu Thuy said that ptosis after brain tumor surgery is a condition in which the third nerve or the levator muscle is damaged as a result of the surgical intervention on the tumor in the brain. This condition leads to the eyelids not being able to open completely, causing complications that directly affect the patient's vision and aesthetics. After surgery, due to direct impact on the nerves or damage to the brain area that controls the levator muscle, patients often experience ptosis.

Common symptoms of ptosis are drooping eyelids, inability to open the eyes naturally, which may be accompanied by strabismus or double vision. This condition not only affects vision but also causes difficulty in daily activities and aesthetics of the patient. Depending on the extent of damage, treatment will be indicated by surgery or supportive methods such as acupuncture, massage... according to traditional medicine to help improve the function of the levator muscle.

The golden time for treating ptosis is 3-6 months after detection.

Dr. Thuy said that, depending on the cause of trauma or post-surgery, preventing ptosis is closely related to protecting the head and eyes during activities with a high risk of injury. People working in high-risk occupations (construction, combat sports , driving, etc.) should wear protective gear to avoid strong impacts to the eyes and head. In addition, for those with a history of eye or neurological diseases, regular check-ups are needed to promptly detect abnormalities and treat them.

The golden time for treating ptosis is 3-6 months after detection. During this period, timely intervention using a combination of traditional and modern medicine, especially acupuncture, massage, and moxibustion, can bring the best recovery results. After this period, the chance of recovery will gradually decrease and the patient may need surgery to correct the ptosis.

"Combining traditional and modern medicine helps increase recovery effectiveness and minimize surgical risks. Patients also need to follow the doctor's treatment instructions, fully perform rehabilitation exercises and take care of their eye health to quickly improve their condition," Dr. Thuy recommended.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ket-hop-y-hoc-co-truyen-va-hien-dai-de-chua-sup-mi-mat-cho-mot-phu-nu-185240918114944044.htm