What are the symptoms of excessive dampness in the body?

General symptoms of excessive dampness in the body include overall drowsiness, fatigue, lack of energy, and poor appetite. Spleen deficiency with excess dampness may manifest as bodily swelling, particularly in the lower legs and eyelids, generalized weight gain, and increased body weight—indicative of internal accumulation of dampness. Individuals often experience qi deficiency with weakness and spontaneous sweating, as spleen deficiency impairs the ability of qi to consolidate nutritive yin. Additional symptoms may include poor memory, slow reactions, dizziness, and mental fogginess, which are associated with impaired fluid metabolism due to spleen deficiency or liver qi stagnation leading to diarrhea. In managing this condition, dietary control is essential—avoiding obesity-promoting foods, sweets, and sticky, hard-to-digest foods. It's also important to avoid staying up late, abstain from alcohol, maintain regular eating habits, and regulate daily routines.