Hives, which may leave a red rash on your skin and even a sharp itching sensation. However, urticaria is not just a skin disease, its cause is actually in the internal organs.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of urticaria is closely related to the dysfunction of the internal organs. So, how to treat urticaria and prevent recurrence by regulating the internal organs? Below, we will share 5 TCM non-recurrence tricks.
First, what is urticaria
Urticaria is a common skin condition that manifests as the sudden appearance of small rashes of red or skin color on the skin, of various shapes and sizes, slightly convex in the middle, clear edges, red halos around it, tense skin on the upper part of the rash, and sometimes a slightly concave center. The rash is often accompanied by intense itching, and the rash appears and disappears quickly, usually subsiding on its own within minutes to a few hours. The incidence of urticaria is approximately 15-20% worldwide, affecting the quality of life of a large number of people.
Second, the cause and pathogenesis of urticaria
1. Western medicine explanation of the etiology and pathogenesis of urticaria
Urticaria is formed due to an allergic reaction of the body to certain irritants, which leads to the expansion of skin telangiectasia, increased vascular permeability, and plasma exudation. These irritants include food, drugs, parasites, pollen, dust mites, chemicals, etc. In addition, certain diseases such as viral infections, thyroid diseases, tumors, etc. may also cause urticaria. The occurrence of urticaria is associated with the release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine in the body.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine explanation of the etiology and pathogenesis of urticaria
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of urticaria is mainly related to the invasion of evil qi such as wind, heat, humidity, and poison. Wind and evil invade the skin, hinder the flow of qi and blood, and cause skin rashes; Wet blockade, making the skin hot and humid, the rash itching; Hot and evil blazing, hot poison connotation, red and swollen skin; Poisonous invasion, making the skin painful and itchy. In addition, weakness of the spleen and stomach, dereliction of duty, and endogenous humid heat can also cause urticaria.
3. The disease of urticaria is in the skin, and the pathogenesis is in the internal organs
This is a view of Chinese medicine, which means that although urticaria is manifested on the skin, its etiology is actually in the internal organs. TCM believes that skin lesions are the external manifestations of internal organ diseases, and skin lesions are closely related to the dysfunction of internal organs. For example, weak spleen and stomach, dereliction of duty, and internal moist heat may lead to skin rash, itching and other symptoms. Therefore, when treating urticaria, in addition to symptomatic treatment of skin symptoms, internal organs should also be conditioned to achieve the effect of radical cure.
Third, the principle of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of urticaria
1. The principle of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of urticaria
By adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the human body, the purpose of treating diseases is achieved. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that urticaria is caused by the invasion of humid heat and wind in the human body, or the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, resulting in the internal content of humid heat, the external invasion of wind and evil, and the formation of skin itching, redness, swelling, papules and other symptoms. Therefore, the principle of TCM treatment of urticaria is mainly to dispel wind and heat, strengthen the spleen and dampness.
2. Methods and means of treating urticaria in traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is mainly to adjust the balance of yin and yang in the human body by taking traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, dispelling wind and itching, so as to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.
Acupuncture treatment is to use acupuncture at specific acupuncture points in the human body to mobilize the qi and blood in the human body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. Cupping therapy is to apply negative pressure to specific parts of the human body to achieve the purpose of adjusting the qi and blood in the human body and treating diseases. Dietary therapy is to adjust the diet to achieve the purpose of adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the human body and treating diseases.
3. Advantages and characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of urticaria
Traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of methods for treating urticaria, and the most suitable treatment can be selected according to the specific situation of the patient.
TCM treatment of urticaria is mild, has few side effects, and does not cause much harm to the human body.
The effect of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of urticaria is long-lasting, which can fundamentally adjust the balance of yin and yang in the human body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.
TCM treatment of urticaria can simultaneously adjust other functions of the human body and improve the overall health of the human body.
4. TCM shares 5 tricks for not relapse
1. Adjust your eating habits
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eating habits directly affect the health of the human body, and too greasy and spicy food can easily lead to dampness and heat in the body, thereby causing urticaria. Therefore, patients are advised to eat more light and digestible foods, such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, etc., while avoiding seafood, beef and mutton, spicy foods, etc.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that urticaria is caused by humid heat and wind evil invading the body, so it can be treated by taking Chinese medicines that have the ability to clear heat and detoxify and dispel rheumatism, such as honeysuckle, forsythia, coix seed, mulberry leaves, etc. When using Chinese medicine, you need to follow the doctor's guidance, and you cannot increase or decrease the dose or change the drug at will.
3. Acupuncture therapy
Acupuncture is one of the important treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine, which can regulate the flow of qi and blood in the human body by stimulating specific acupuncture points in the human body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. For urticaria, commonly used acupuncture points include Zusanli, Hegu, Taixi, etc.
4. Cupping therapy
Cupping is a kind of negative pressure on the skin to produce a certain tensile force on the skin and muscles, so as to achieve the effect of activating the meridians, reducing swelling and relieving pain. For urticaria, cupping can help eliminate the humid heat and evil qi in the body and relieve the condition.
5. Emotional conditioning
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that poor mood is one of the important causes of urticaria. Therefore, patients are advised to maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive mood swings, such as excessive worry, anxiety, anger, etc. You can regulate your emotions and maintain peace of mind by listening to music, doing sports, meditation, etc.
5. Prevention of urticaria
1. Avoid exposure to known allergens: If you know that certain substances can cause hives, you should try to avoid exposure. This may include certain foods, pets, pollen, dust mites, or certain medications.
2. Maintain healthy lifestyle habits: Good sleep, proper exercise, and a healthy diet can help boost your immune system and reduce the occurrence of hives.
3. Avoid skin irritation: Avoid wearing tight or rough clothing, avoid using harsh toiletries, and avoid staying in hot or cold environments for a long time.
summary
The treatment of urticaria can not only stay on the surface of the skin, but also need to carry out comprehensive conditioning from the perspective of the internal organs. The 5 TCM non-recurrence tricks shared above are designed to help everyone have a deeper understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of urticaria, so as to treat it more scientifically and effectively. Of course, everyone's constitution and condition are different, so in actual operation, it is necessary to carry out individualized conditioning according to their own conditions. It is hoped that every patient can get rid of urticaria as soon as possible and recover health.