Recently, a news about a woman mistaking it for pharyngitis due to a sore throat, which led to serious consequences, has attracted the attention and vigilance of the society. This incident is yet another reminder that a sore throat is not a simple disease and should not be taken lightly, and that a correct diagnosis and ** are crucial. As an experienced TCM practitioner, I think before we discuss this issue, let's first understand the sore throat.
A sore throat is a common symptom, and its occurrence is related to a variety of factors. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sore throat has different methods such as wind cold, wind heat, damp heat, and heat, so different methods need to be adopted. For this woman, she thought she was just pharyngitis and ignored the possibility of gonorrhea caused by the attack of damp heat. Drenching syndrome is a traditional Chinese medicine disease name caused by the invasion of dampness, which is characterized by severe symptoms and rapid evolution. If left untimely**, damp heat can penetrate deep into the body, leading to serious consequences.
*There are many Chinese herbal formulas for sore throats, among which the more classic ones include Coptis Jie Du Tang, Sophora Sophora Tang and Gentian Liver Soup. Coptis detoxification soup is mainly used to clear heat and detoxify, Sophora ginseng soup has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, and gentian liver soup can clear heat and relieve fire. These formulas have been widely used in clinical practice and have achieved good results.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine also focuses on regulating the overall balance of the body. In daily life, we should pay attention to the adjustment of eating habits, avoid the intake of spicy, greasy and irritating foods, and eat more light and easy-to-digest foods, such as cucumbers, winter melons, watermelons, etc. In addition, proper exercise is also an important way to maintain good health, which can improve the body's immunity and effectively prevent the occurrence of diseases such as sore throat.
In summary, a sore throat is not a simple pharyngitis, it can be a disease caused by a variety of factors. When facing a sore throat, we should see a doctor in time, have an accurate diagnosis by a professional doctor, and follow the doctor's advice**. At the same time, we should also pay attention to daily diet and exercise to maintain the health of the body, enhance immunity, and prevent the occurrence of diseases. Only in this way can we stay away from illness and live a healthy and happy life.
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References: 1Zhang Dayong. TCM Spleen and Gastroenterology[M].Health Press, 2017