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Erysipelas, an acute infection of soft tissues caused by hemolytic streptococcus, is characterized by local redness, swelling, pain, and fever, which can lead to systemic infection and even life-threatening in severe cases. Recently, a 33-year-old man was infected with erysipelas and became unrecognizable, which caused heated discussions. And long-term nose picking turned out to be the cause of his erysipelas. Today, let's talk about the relevant knowledge of erysipelas, as well as the views and plans of traditional Chinese medicine on this disease.
First, the ** and characteristics of erysipelas.
The main bacteria of erysipelas are hemolytic streptococcus, which can enter the human body through broken places, respiratory tract, digestive tract and other routes. In addition, low human immunity, long-term use of antibiotics, and chronic diseases are also important causes of erysipelas.
Erysipelas is characterized by acute onset and rapid progression; The infected area is red, swollen, hot, painful, and clearly bounded; It may be accompanied by fever, chills, headache, vomiting and other symptoms; In severe cases, it may lead to systemic infection, such as sepsis, sepsis, etc.
Second, the ** of erysipelas.
1.Western**.
The main method of erysipelas in Western medicine is antibiotics, and penicillin antibiotics are preferred, such as oxacillin, cloxacillin, etc. In addition, depending on the patient's condition, support** may be given, such as fluids, antipyretics, and pain relievers. In the process, the patient's condition changes should be closely observed, and if systemic infection symptoms are found, immediate measures should be taken, such as expanding blood volume and using vasoactive drugs.
2.Chinese medicine**.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that erysipelas belongs to the category of "sores", and its pathogenesis is that damp heat and poisonous evil invade the skin, block the meridians, and cause the flow of qi and blood to be poor. **The principle is to clear away heat and detoxify, and promote dampness. The methods of erysipelas in traditional Chinese medicine include internal treatment and external treatment.
1) Internal governance.
TCM internal treatment mainly uses Chinese herbal decoctions, and the appropriate prescription is selected according to the patient's constitution and condition. Commonly used prescriptions include: five-flavor disinfectant drink, gentian laxative liver soup, coptis detoxification soup, etc.
Five-flavor disinfection drink: The constituent drugs are Coptis chinensis, skullcap, cork, honeysuckle, and forsythia. The effect is to clear away heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is suitable for those who have obvious redness, swelling, heat and pain in the early stage of erysipelas.
Gentian laxative liver decoction: The constituent drugs are gentian grass, gardenia, skullcap, bupleurum, rehmannia root, psyllium, etc. The effect is to clear away heat and relieve fire, detoxify and dampness. It is suitable for patients with erysipelas accompanied by fever, bitter mouth, yellow urine and other symptoms.
Coptis detoxification decoction: The constituent drugs include Coptis chinensis, skullcap, cork, and gardenia. The effect is to clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and relieve fire. It is suitable for those who are hot and poisonous in erysipelas.
2) External Treatment.
TCM external treatment methods include dressing, rinsing, soaking and other methods. Commonly used external drugs are: Jin Huang San, Yu Lu San, Ruyi Jin Huang San, etc.
Golden Yellow Powder: It is composed of smallpox pollen, Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinensis, Skullcap, Rhubarb, etc. The effect is to clear away heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is suitable for erysipelas** with obvious redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Yulusan: It is composed of talc, cold water stone, gypsum, smallpox pollen, etc. The effect is to clear away heat and detoxify, promote dampness and reduce swelling. It is suitable for patients with erysipelas accompanied by damp heat symptoms.
Ruyi Golden Yellow Powder: It is composed of Ruyi grass, Coptis chinensis, skullcap, rhubarb, etc. The effect is to clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and reduce swelling. It is suitable for those who are hot and poisonous in erysipelas.
3. Prevention and care.
1.Prophylaxis.
The key to preventing erysipelas is to enhance one's own immunity, keep it clean and hygienic, and avoid breakage. In addition, a reasonable diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, seafood and other irritating foods, and developing good living habits are also of great significance for the prevention of erysipelas.
2.Nursing.
Erysipelas patients should pay attention to the following during the ** period:
1) Keep the infected area clean and avoid touching it with your hands to prevent the spread of bacteria.
2) Avoid strenuous exercise to avoid aggravating the condition.
3) Eat a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and supplement vitamins and minerals.
4) Follow the doctor's instructions, take antibiotics on time and in the right amount, and complete the course of treatment.
5) Pay close attention to the changes in the condition, and seek medical attention immediately if you find symptoms of infection all over the body.
In short, erysipelas is a serious infectious disease, and long-term nose picking and other bad lifestyle habits may become the trigger for erysipelas. Understanding the knowledge, characteristics, and prevention of erysipelas is of great significance for the prevention and prevention of erysipelas. Here, we also remind our friends to pay attention to personal hygiene, develop good living habits, and stay away from diseases.
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