What are the causes of diarrhea? Is moxibustion useful for diarrhea?

Although diarrhea is not considered a serious illness in the eyes of most people, the damage it causes to the body cannot be underestimated. Even a hero can't stand three diarrheas. Severe diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and it is no exaggeration to say that it can be life-threatening, especially for the elderly and children. What are the causes of diarrhea?

The main causes of diarrhea:

1. Bacterial infection

People may develop enteritis or bacillary dysentery after eating food contaminated by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, tenesmus, fever, etc. to varying degrees.

2. Viral infection

The human body is prone to viral diarrhea after being infected with various viruses through food or other means. For example, after being infected with rotavirus, Norwalk virus, Coxsackievirus, Echo virus and other viruses, symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and general discomfort may occur.

3. Food poisoning

It is an acute toxic disease caused by eating food contaminated by bacteria and their toxins, or eating uncooked lentils. Spoiled food and contaminated water are the main sources of infection, while unclean hands, tableware and infected flies are the main routes of transmission. Patients may experience acute gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

4. Raw and cold food

Liking to eat raw and cold food and drinking ice beer often can result in gastrointestinal dysfunction, accelerated intestinal motility, and diarrhea.

5. Food retention and indigestion

Irregular eating habits, overeating, eating indigestible food, or food retention in the stomach due to insufficient gastric motility can cause symptoms such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, heartburn, and belching (hiccups).

6. Catch a cold in hot summer

People like to stay in air-conditioned rooms or sleep with the air conditioner on, which can easily cause the abdomen to get cold, resulting in faster intestinal motility and diarrhea.

Moxibustion for diarrhea

Diarrhea moxibustion was once awarded the Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award. Neither Chinese nor Western medicine can cure colitis. The advantage of colitis moxibustion is that it is both effective quickly and protects beneficial bacteria...

[Main structure] The colitis moxibustion is composed of an automatic heating body and a hot-melt ointment. Its main medicinal ingredients are: Evodia rutaecarpa, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cubeb, Cyperus rotundus, pepper, etc.

[Scope of application] Suitable for acute and chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting and gastrointestinal dysfunction, etc.

[Main Performance] This product adheres to the therapeutic principle of traditional moxibustion to strengthen the body and eliminate evil, and to cure the disease at its root, and is made using modern technology. For diarrhea moxibustion, Chinese medicine that warms the middle and strengthens the spleen is used for acupoint moxibustion, which can not only quickly control the symptoms of diarrhea, but also enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function.

【Notes】

1. This product is for external use and should not be taken internally.

2. For patients whose symptoms worsen after use, please stop using the product.

3. For a very small number of patients who develop blisters after use (known as "scar moxibustion" in ancient times), you can use a sterilized needle to prick the scars to release the accumulated fluid, and apply antibacterial ointment to heal the scars. You can continue to use moxibustion after recovery.

4. Patients with dysentery should use this product under the guidance of a doctor.