What department should I go to to see moisture?

Everyone has moisture in their body. The moisture may be produced by the body's organs or caused by external factors. In fact, no matter what the cause of the moisture, it needs to be actively adjusted. People with heavy moisture in their bodies will experience fatigue and drowsiness, as well as oral diseases, which is very harmful to their health. Therefore, early detection and early treatment are necessary.

Which department should I go to for moisture?

Excessive dampness in the body is a problem related to TCM internal medicine. You can go to a traditional Chinese medicine hospital and see a TCM internal medicine doctor. Some hospitals combining Chinese and Western medicine will also have a special department for Chinese medicine practitioners who prescribe Chinese medicine, but they are all outpatient clinics. Heavy dampness in the body is often caused by eating raw, cold and hard food, eating too much or overeating, and is also related to a relatively humid living environment.

Dampness is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and it falls under the TCM internal medicine category. You can go to a TCM hospital for an internal medicine examination and treatment. Some hospitals that combine Chinese and Western medicine also provide special departments for Chinese medicine doctors, but they are all outpatient clinics. Excessive dampness in the body is caused by carelessness in life. Excessive eating, eating more and exercising less, etc. are all contributing factors. It is often manifested as weight gain, thick and greasy tongue coating, etc.

1. I feel extremely tired when I wake up in the morning, as if I didn’t get enough sleep. I have no energy at all, and I feel uncomfortable all over and don’t want to move.

2. The feces stick to the edge of the toilet and cannot be flushed away with water or wiped clean by wiping the buttocks repeatedly.

3. When you stick out your tongue, you'll notice that it's dark in color, fat, and has teeth marks on the sides.

What to do if there is too much moisture in the body

1. Exercise regularly

People with heavy moisture in their bodies can remove excess water from their bodies by exercising and sweating, which can also reduce stress and lose weight. Swimming and yoga are both good choices.

2. Eat a light diet

Adjusting your diet is an effective way to clear out dampness. The gastrointestinal system is closely related to the metabolism of nutrients and water. A balanced diet can promote physical health. Cold foods can damage the spleen and stomach, so don't eat them often. Eat less food that is difficult to digest. Eating more foods such as red beans, coix seeds, and winter melon can remove dampness.

3. Take a deep breath

This simple method can exercise our lung function and expel moisture from the body. Because water is exhaled with breathing.

4. Avoid moisture

A humid living environment has a great impact on the body. If the humidity of the environment around us is high, the moisture in the body will increase, so we need to keep the environment dry. Do not wear wet clothes and dry your body thoroughly after taking a shower.

5. Massage your legs

Massaging the Yongquan point and Zusanli acupoint can promote smooth blood circulation in the body and help eliminate dampness.

The main way to clear dampness is to strengthen the spleen. If the spleen is healthy, dampness cannot be hidden. Chinese medicine generally uses Shenling Baizhu Powder for treatment. If there is yang deficiency, Linggui Zhugan Decoction is often used. If it is damp heat, you can choose according to the specific situation. It takes a long time to treat dampness with medication and it cannot be solved in a short time. At the same time, you should pay attention to combining it with dietary adjustments.