The patient's bloating and edema improved after three weeks of acupuncture and herbal treatment.
(The photo shows the patient's back to protect their privacy.)
Causes of bloating:
1. Swallowing too much air: Eating too quickly, talking while eating, drinking carbonated beverages, and chewing gum can all lead to swallowing extra air.
2. Diet: Beans, bean sprouts, onions, cabbage, apples, peaches, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and dairy products are prone to causing bloating.
3. Digestive and intestinal problems: Chronic constipation, slow gastrointestinal motility, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, and intestinal diseases (such as intestinal adhesions and ulcers) can all cause bloating.
4. Excessive stress, hormonal changes (such as premenstrual syndrome), and prolonged hunching or sitting can also affect gas expulsion. Medications that may cause edema:
1. Antihypertensive medications: calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
3. Contraceptives and hormonal medications
4. Estrogens and androgens
5. Blood sugar-lowering medications: insulin
6. Some psychotropic medications
Causes of edema:
1. Excessive sodium intake: A diet high in salt can lead to high sodium levels in the body. To maintain electrolyte balance, the body absorbs more water, resulting in edema.
2. Poor blood circulation: Prolonged standing, sitting, or long-haul flights can cause poor blood circulation, potentially leading to lower limb edema. This usually improves with activity.
3. Hormonal changes: Women may experience edema before menstruation due to hormonal changes.
4. Organ dysfunction: Dysfunction of organs such as the liver, kidneys, and heart, or malnutrition leading to insufficient albumin, can cause fluid retention, resulting in edema or ascites. 5. Lymphatic circulation problems: Lymphatic blockage (such as after breast cancer surgery) can also lead to lymph fluid accumulation, causing unilateral limb swelling.
6. Others: Endocrine disorders, medication side effects, pregnancy, and certain cancers (such as metastatic cancer cells in the peritoneum) can all cause edema or ascites.
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