Beware of 6 diseases during Cold Dew

After the Cold Dew solar term, all things gradually become desolate as the cold air grows, the yang energy gradually recedes, and the yin energy gradually grows. The physiological activities of the human body must also adapt to changes in nature. The cold air during the Cold Dew period can cause many diseases. The most common of these are respiratory diseases. The respiratory tract is most sensitive to cold air stimulation. A sudden drop in temperature reduces the resistance of the respiratory organs, allowing pathogens to enter. In mild cases, it can cause exogenous cough; in severe cases, it can cause attacks of tracheitis, bronchial asthma, and asthmatic bronchitis. In addition, people with a history of stomach problems often experience an attack at this time, causing gastric perforation or gastric bleeding. As for patients with rheumatism and arthritis, they are more vulnerable to climate change. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases need special attention, as a sudden drop in temperature can often trigger a stroke. In late autumn and early winter, the incidence of cerebral thrombosis and cerebral hemorrhage is much higher than in other seasons.

1. Acute gastroenteritis

After autumn, the human body's digestive function gradually declines and the intestine's disease resistance is relatively weakened. If you continue to eat large amounts of melons and fruits raw, or consume drinks and food directly from the refrigerator, you may develop acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery. Try to eat less food that easily causes inflammation, and focus on a light diet; when eating seafood and barbecue, be sure to pay attention to the freshness. When cooking, be sure to add ginger and cooking wine to dispel cold and detoxify; in autumn, you should be careful when eating melons and fruits, especially those with weak spleen and stomach should avoid them.

2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Autumn is the transition season from summer to winter, with variable temperatures that are often difficult to perceive immediately. The weather in autumn often fluctuates between cold and warm, with cold then warm and warm then cold again, making it difficult to guard against. In late autumn, the incidence of myocardial infarction increases significantly. The blood pressure of hypertensive patients at the turn of autumn and winter is often 20 mmHg higher than that in summer, which can easily cause obstruction of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular blood circulation. Therefore, preventing colds and chills in autumn is very important for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

3. Habitual constipation

The climate is dry in autumn, and the stool will become dry and difficult to pass, which is manifested by reduced bowel movements and hard stool. Patients often have abdominal distension in the lower left abdomen and difficulty in defecation. Massage is a simple and easy way to promote bowel movements. It can be done before going to bed at night or before getting up in the morning. The specific operation method is: lie on your back and rub the palms of your hands until they are warm. Then, rotate the palms of your hands around the abdomen in a clockwise direction on the lower right abdomen, massaging 30 times in total. This direction is exactly the same as the direction of feces flowing in the large intestine, which helps the flow of stool. You can also drink some honey water in the morning and evening to help moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

4. Gout

In late autumn, the weather turns cold and the human body's feeding center is stimulated by the cold, which increases appetite and food intake. If you eat too much fatty and greasy food, your body will produce too much uric acid in the blood, making gout more likely to occur. In the current season, you should drink more water to promote the excretion of uric acid and prevent the formation of stones. To prevent urine from concentrating at night, increase your water intake before going to bed or in the middle of the night.

5. Itchy skin

Pruritus in the elderly is a common senile disease. Usually, the itching mainly occurs on the trunk, and is also common on the inner thighs, flexor sides of the calves, and around the joints. The itching is paroxysmal, with varying severity and duration, and is easily induced or aggravated by eating irritating foods or rising temperatures. In this season, you should not bathe too frequently and do not use soap with strong alkaline properties. You can use perfumed soap or sulfur soap, or use some lotion to moisten your skin. Keeping your bowels open will help eliminate allergens accumulated in the body and avoid inducing itching.

6. Kidney disease

The main types are chronic nephritis and chronic renal failure, including some kidney damage caused by diabetes and hypertension. These patients have severely reduced resistance and are prone to catching colds and fevers; their blood pressure can easily rise due to cold temperatures and become difficult to control. Other patients, due to the abundance of food and good appetite in winter, eat too much meat and increase protein intake, further increasing the burden on the kidneys. These will aggravate kidney disease. Therefore, it is very important to keep warm and eat in moderation.