In daily life, many people face some slight physical discomfort and will choose to self-regulate through herbal medicine or Chinese medicine, especially for some common minor ailments. Once the symptoms get better or disappear, many people think it's time to stop taking the drug. However, this perception is risky, because the absence of symptoms does not mean that the disease has been cured, but there may be some "** potential threats." This article will analyze the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and reveal the "threat" of 6 hidden diseases for you, and remind everyone not to delay due to negligence.
First of all, we need to be clear that there are differences between Chinese medicine and Western medicine in terms of the concept of disease**. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "treating both the symptoms and the root causes", while Western medicine mainly focuses on "solving the symptoms". Therefore, in the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the improvement of the condition is only a superficial phenomenon, and **has not been completely improved**. This means that even if the symptoms go away, the condition may still be latent in the body.
The first type of disease is the cold. Colds are a common condition, and patients with mild symptoms tend to feel like they've already. However, TCM believes that colds are caused by the lack of yang energy in the human body, which leads to the invasion of external evils. Despite the ability of herbs to alleviate symptoms, there is still a lack of yang energy. If you stop taking the medicine too early, the cold is likely to reverse.
The second hidden danger is stomach problems. Stomach problems often manifest as symptoms such as indigestion, stomach pain, and acid reflux. If Chinese medicine is used**, symptoms may be relieved quickly. However, in the process of stomach disease, there are still certain problems with the function of the stomach. The absence of symptoms does not mean that the function of the stomach has been fully restored, and if the drug is stopped too early, the condition may recur.
The third hidden disease is allergic rhinitis. The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis are nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine can alleviate these symptoms, but the allergens are not completely eliminated. After the drug is stopped, the body will continue to have an allergic reaction to the allergen, causing symptoms to reappear.
The fourth hidden danger is eczema. Eczema, also known as eczema, is a common** inflammatory disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eczema is caused by dampness and trapping the spleen, and the key is to get rid of dampness. Although traditional Chinese medicine can alleviate eczema symptoms, if the medication is stopped too early, dampness may re-invade, causing eczema to recur.
The fifth type of disease is chronic cough. Chronic cough is a condition in which a cough persists for more than 8 weeks. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chronic cough is caused by lung deficiency, and the key is to nourish lung qi. Traditional Chinese medicine can relieve cough symptoms, but if the medicine is stopped too early and the lung qi is still not fully recovered, the cough may reappear.
The last type of disease is PMS. Premenstrual syndrome is a series of symptoms that women experience in the week before menstruation, such as mood swings, breast tenderness, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the condition is caused by stagnation of qi in the liver. Traditional Chinese medicine can alleviate PMS symptoms, but if the drug is stopped too early and the liver stagnation and qi stagnation are still not fully relieved, the symptoms may reappear.
In summary, the absence of symptoms does not mean that the drug can be discontinued, on the contrary, there may be some potential threats. When self-conditioning through traditional Chinese medicine, be sure to adhere to a complete course of treatment and follow the doctor's instructions**. In the event of a more serious illness, it is important to seek professional advice from a doctor in time to avoid delaying the disease.
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