The cause of repeated attacks of hives is difficult to pinpoint, and severe cases of hives can be fatal
The climate in Hong Kong is relatively humid and many people suffer from skin conditions, including hives, commonly known as rheumatoid arthritis. He Ziyin, a Chinese medicine practitioner, pointed out that about 20% of adults suffer from urticaria, the main feature of which is the sudden appearance of mosquito bite-like nodules and wheals in many parts of the skin. itching is noticeable during the attack, as it causes other mucous membranes. An allergic reaction to the tissue can eventually lead to suffocation due to laryngeal edema.
Ho Zi-yin said that about 20% of people suffer from hives.
Urticaria is an allergic disease, which can be divided into acute and chronic, and usually occurs after contact with allergens or irritation. The cause of acute urticaria can be identified and treated in most cases; if the urticaria occurs repeatedly for more than 6 weeks it is called chronic urticaria. The condition can last several months or longer, and it is difficult to pinpoint the cause. He Ziyin reminded that once urticaria occurs, active treatment must be done to prevent the urticaria from going from acute to chronic.
5 common syndrome types
Urticaria can cause allergic reactions in other mucosal tissues, such as swelling of the face, gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, etc. Some patients may also suffer from suffocation due to laryngeal edema, potentially resulting in death. He Ziyin stressed that the severity of hives cannot be ignored: if the condition persists, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
In traditional Chinese medicine, urticaria is called addiction rash, and there are 5 common types of syndrome: “The sharp wheezing, whitish in color, is a cold wind syndrome; the wheal is bright red, burning, accompanied from fever, sore throat, etc., it is a wind-cold syndrome.” Heat syndrome: the appearance of wheals accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, etc., is a gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome; chronic urticaria is mostly blood deficiency syndrome and wind-induced dryness syndrome; like wheals due to effort. It gets worse later and becomes more tiring in normal times, which is a Qi and Blood deficiency syndrome.”
During a hives attack, acupuncture can be used to regulate Qi and blood.
Acupuncture and fumigation relieve symptoms
Traditional Chinese medicine treats urticaria mainly through oral administration, external washing and acupuncture. Generally, mild hives can go away on their own without treatment. Since everyone’s body constitution is different, He Ziyin said that Chinese medicine will be prescribed according to the differentiation and treatment of the syndrome, and combined with external washing methods to relieve the symptoms. If the color of the wheal is reddish, purslane, white fresh bark, duckweed and other Chinese medicines can be used for fumigation and washing, to achieve the effects of eliminating heat, detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving itching. During a hive attack, acupuncture can also be used to regulate qi and blood to achieve the effect of dispelling wind evil. If hives occur repeatedly, you can also improve your physical condition by taking Chinese medicine and reduce the risk of recurrence in the future.
When hives break out, the itching is unbearable. He Ziyin reminds patients that they should avoid scratching the affected area and instead gently pat the swollen area to reduce itching and relieve swelling. If the wheal is reddish in color, you can try a cold compress.
Avoid allergens and reduce recurrences
To prevent hives from recurring, you must first avoid allergens. He Ziyin pointed out that as long as you know the cause of the disease and avoid short-term contact, you can suspend the onset of urticaria and make it easier to cure. . Secondly, pay attention to your diet, eat less seafood, beef, nuts and other fatty foods, and eat less hot and moist fruits such as mango, longan, litchi, etc.; spicy and irritating foods such as peppers, garlic, wine, etc., can cause rashes and should also be avoided.
Additionally, patients should reduce excessive contact and friction between the skin and the outside world by avoiding bathing in hot water, wearing tight clothing, and engaging in vigorous exercise. They should also pay attention to weather changes and avoid excessively humid or dry environments. . He Ziyin continued to emphasize that as long as there is adequate rest, appropriate exercise, and the body’s health is restored, recovery is possible.
2024-01-18 20:28:40
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