Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Is there a relationship between heavy dampness and obesity?Doctor's answer:
Excess dampness and obesity are somewhat related. Excess dampness may lead to spleen deficiency, and spleen deficiency may cause the body to gain weight again. However, obesity is not entirely caused by dampness. Dietary factors and endocrine abnormalities can also lead to obesity. You can lose weight by exercising to burn fat while dieting. If you have excess dampness, you can also take oral Chinese herbal medicines that strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness.