How to quickly treat excessive internal heat and heat-induced cold?
Sep 27, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Recovery from "shang huo" (excessive internal heat) and heat-induced colds is faster with dietary adjustments, proper rest, physical therapy, traditional Chinese patent medicines, and Western medications. It is recommended to choose light, easily digestible foods such as vegetables, fruits, white meat, and clear soups, while avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. Increasing vitamin C intake can help boost immunity.
Generally, fire excess (internal heat) and heat-related colds can recover quickly through dietary adjustment, proper rest, physical therapy, treatment with traditional Chinese patent medicines, or Western medications. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. Dietary Adjustment
Patients are advised to choose light, easily digestible foods such as vegetables, fruits, white meat, and clear soups, while avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. Increasing intake of vitamin C can help boost immunity.
2. Proper Rest
Adequate rest helps alleviate symptoms, enhance immunity, and assist the body in fighting viruses and bacteria. Maintaining sufficient sleep and avoiding overexertion can accelerate the recovery process.
3. Physical Therapy
Soaking feet in warm water can promote blood circulation and relax the body. Applying warm moist compresses to the forehead, nose, and throat areas may also help relieve discomfort and reduce inflammation.
4. Traditional Chinese Patent Medicine Treatment
Certain Chinese patent medicines have detoxifying and heat-clearing effects, such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui) and Banlangen Granules. These can be used under a doctor's guidance for treatment.
5. Western Medication Treatment
If symptoms are severe, patients may take Western medications such as Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Capsules or Aminopyrine-Caffeine Antitussive and Antipyretic Capsules under medical supervision to help relieve symptoms.
If a patient experiences severe discomfort, prompt medical attention is recommended to avoid delaying treatment. It is also important to maintain healthy daily habits and avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods, which could hinder recovery.
