What should I do if drinking boiled water makes me thirstier due to spleen deficiency?
Disease description:
I have a spleen-deficiency constitution and constantly feel thirsty. However, the more hot water I drink, the thirstier I feel. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Spleen deficiency causing increased thirst despite drinking boiled water can be managed through dietary adjustments, such as consuming more Chinese yam, coix seed, and red beans, which help strengthen the spleen. Regular exercise can also improve circulation of qi and blood. Additionally, under a doctor's guidance, one may take spleen-strengthening and stomach-regulating medications, commonly used ones including Ren Shen Jian Pi Wan (Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills) and Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan (Codonopsis and Polyporus Pills).
