Patient's question:
My mom is from Northeast China. Every winter, she coughs badly. This time, she started taking traditional Chinese medicine, which initially had some effect and reduced her coughing, but then she began to swell. Why won't it go down, and she's not urinating either. She's almost at her wit's end.Doctor's answer:
Hello, general body swelling is usually caused by poor blood circulation in the body or impaired kidney function in water excretion.Advice: It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up to determine if the swelling is due to impaired kidney function affecting water excretion. You can also engage in appropriate physical activity to enhance blood circulation in the body, which helps reduce swelling. It is best not to drink too much water before going to bed at night. During the day, you can drink some water, but it must be done in moderation. Otherwise, if the water is not absorbed, it may lead to swelling.