What are the symptoms of excessive dampness in the body?
Disease description:
I have not been feeling well physically, and my home is somewhat damp. My feet often feel sore and very cold. I would like to know what symptoms are associated with excessive dampness in the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Excessive dampness in the body may lead to a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Common manifestations include:
1. Weight gain or edema: Accumulation of dampness in the body may cause swelling, especially in the hands and feet, and sometimes weight may increase without apparent reason.
2. Sticky bowel movements: Stools may become viscous and difficult to flush, sometimes accompanied by a feeling of incomplete evacuation.
3. Fatigue: Individuals with excessive dampness often feel tired, experience poor mental condition, and are prone to fatigue.
4. Joint pain: Dampness may cause joint soreness, particularly noticeable during humid weather.
If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to adjust your diet by reducing cold and greasy foods, consuming more spleen-strengthening and dampness-resolving foods such as red beans and coix seed, and engaging in appropriate exercise to promote the elimination of dampness from the body.
