Why do I feel so tired after taking Chinese medicine? ——Analysis of traditional Chinese medicine reactions and countermeasures
In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has become a health care choice for many people, but some people report that they feel "feeling tired" after taking traditional Chinese medicine. This article combines the hot discussions and medical opinions on the Internet in the past 10 days, and starts from three aspects: cause analysis, common drug types and response suggestions, to help readers scientifically understand this phenomenon.
1. Why do I feel tired after taking Chinese medicine?
Reactions to traditional Chinese medicine vary from person to person. The following are common reasons:
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| Physical discomfort | Conflict between medicinal properties and physical constitution (such as those with yang deficiency who mistakenly take heat-clearing medicines) | Fatigue caused by cold and cooling herbs such as Coptis chinensis and Scutellaria baicalensis |
| drug side effects | Some Chinese medicines contain sedative or metabolic inhibitory ingredients | Excessive use of jujube seeds and poria cocos can cause drowsiness |
| elimination reaction | Temporary discomfort while the body adjusts | Feeling of fatigue in the early stages of dehumidification |
| Improper compatibility | Unreasonable combination of prescriptions or unbalanced dosage | Qi-tonifying medicine and laxative medicine are used together |
2. Types of traditional Chinese medicines that can easily cause fatigue (most searched in the past 10 days)
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Category | Frequently mentioned drugs | Netizen feedback ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Soothing | Ziziphus jujube kernel and cypress kernel | 38% |
| Dehumidifying | Poria, Alisma | 29% |
| Supplementary | Astragalus, ginseng | 22% |
| blood circulation type | Salvia, safflower | 11% |
3. 5 scientific methods to deal with fatigue caused by traditional Chinese medicine
1.Communicate with doctors promptly: Adjust the prescription or dose to avoid stopping the medication on your own.
2.Record medication reactions: Record in detail the time of medication and changes in symptoms.
3.Paired with dietary conditioning: When taking Qi-tonifying medicine, red dates and yam can be used together.
4.Control treatment duration: Continuous medication should not exceed 2 weeks and requires follow-up consultation.
5.Rule out other causes: Check whether there are anemia, hypothyroidism and other diseases.
4. Hot topics of discussion among netizens (data source: social platforms)
| discussion topic | heat index | typical view |
|---|---|---|
| Whether to continue taking medication | 4.8★ | “Symptoms of fatigue relieved spontaneously after 3 days.” |
| Interaction between Chinese and Western medicines | 4.5★ | "Antihypertensive drugs and traditional Chinese medicine should be taken at the same time 2 hours apart" |
| Effect of decoction method | 4.2★ | "Decoction of Aconite for a long time can reduce toxic reactions" |
Conclusion:Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning is a systematic project, and symptoms of fatigue need to be analyzed based on individual circumstances. It is recommended to choose a regular medical institution for prescription and follow the principle of "start with a small dose and adjust dynamically" in order to safely and effectively bring out the value of traditional Chinese medicine.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data statistics period: November 1-10, 2023)
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