Dampness is a sticky and turbid evil qi that can cause harm such as eczema, spleen and stomach discomfort, and rheumatic diseases.
- Eczema
If patients like to consume spicy and stimulating foods in their daily lives, it is easy to cause internal dampness and heat. Once exposed to external wind pathogens, it can cause rheumatic heat pathogens to soak into the skin, leading to eczema. Patients can follow the doctor’s advice to take medication such as Jinqiancao granules and Runzao Antipruritic Capsules for treatment, which can remove heat pathogens from the body and improve symptoms. At the same time, patients should avoid eating spicy, fishy, and divergent foods to avoid affecting disease treatment.
- Stomach discomfort
If patients are often in a hot and humid environment, it can also lead to the endogenous generation of dampness. Long term accumulation can cause strong stomach fire. When the heat combines with dampness in the body, it can stimulate the spleen and stomach, causing symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, and bitter mouth. Patients can take medication such as Ganlu Disinfection Pill and Gegen Qinlian Pill according to medical advice, which can have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness and turbidity. At the same time, the patient can also cooperate with the doctor for acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, mainly on Gongsun point, Zusanli point, crucian carp point and other points.
- Rheumatic diseases
Moisture is sticky and heavy, making it difficult to remove. After entering the joints, cold and dampness may form, leading to blocked meridians and symptoms such as limb joint pain and numbness. Patients can follow the doctor’s advice to take medication such as Dahuoluo Pill and Fengshi Gutong Capsules for treatment, which can have the effects of relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, clearing heat and removing blood stasis. When the pain is severe, patients can also use a warm water bag to apply heat to the affected area and improve the pain symptoms.
In addition to the above hazards, dampness may also damage the liver and impair the yang qi of the spleen and stomach. If the above symptoms occur, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.