What should I do if I am allergic to Chinese medicine?

Some people have serious allergies, which seriously threaten the patient's health and delay the treatment of the patient's condition. Therefore, once the patient has this problem, he needs to pay attention to take timely treatment methods for corresponding treatment. So what should I do if I am allergic to Chinese medicine? Well, let me introduce to you what to do about this problem.

The phenomenon of allergic reaction to the Chinese medicine Millettia reticulata is relatively rare. If this phenomenon occurs, you should go to the hospital for examination to find out whether it is an allergic reaction to the Chinese medicine Millettia reticulata or other reasons. Symptoms of allergic reaction to Millettia reticulata: pain, heaviness, soreness and numbness in limb joints, relieved by heat and aggravated by rainy and cold weather. TCM diagnosis: wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, with cold and dampness being the main factors.

Some people believe that Chinese medicine is mostly herbal medicine, with mild properties and few side effects, and can "cure diseases and strengthen the body when there is no disease." In fact, improper use of Chinese medicine can also be harmful. There are more than 60 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines that can cause allergies. In addition, Chinese patent medicines and injections of Chinese herbal extracts can also cause allergies. Allergies to traditional Chinese medicine can be caused by a single herb, such as: lithospermum officinale, houttuynia cordata, kudzu root, dried earthworm, isatis root, isatis indigotica, salvia miltiorrhiza, safflower, rhubarb, andrographis paniculata, fritillaria tamarindii, notoginseng, frankincense, cuttlefish bone, ginseng, rehmannia glutinosa, toad, etc.; there are also allergies caused by compound medicines: Liuzhong Pills, Yunnan Baiyao, Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, Xiaohuo Luodan, rhubarb soda tablets, compound platycodon tablets, etc.; there are also compound bupleurum injection, houttuynia injection, compound angelica injection, andrographis paniculata injection, compound earthworm, etc.; external medicines such as Hongshengdan, Erbaodan, Yanghe Paste, etc.

The most common allergic reaction caused by traditional Chinese medicine is allergic dermatitis, which is characterized by large red papules on the skin, local itching and burning, sometimes accompanied by fever, irritability, chest tightness, and nausea. In severe cases, it can cause arrhythmia, hemolytic reaction, anaphylactic reaction, and even death. How to prevent allergic reactions caused by traditional Chinese medicine: follow the doctor's orders to use the medicine for the symptoms, pay attention to the method of using the external medicine, test it on a small piece first, observe for 24 hours, and then continue to use it on a large area; if you find any pre-rash allergic reaction after using the medicine, stop using it immediately. For those with mild symptoms, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, phenergan and calcium supplements can be taken; for those with severe reactions, adrenal cortical hormones such as prednisone and dexamethasone can be used.

The above is my opinion on this issue that I introduced to you. If the above problems occur, you need to pay attention to timely examinations to ensure your health and avoid dangerous situations caused by the above problems. Finally, I wish the patients a speedy recovery.