Patient's question:
I often have diarrhea, and it's very easy for me to get it. Drinking milk in the morning causes diarrhea, so does drinking soy milk. Even alternating between cold and hot drinks can trigger diarrhea. My stomach and intestines are very weak. How should I take care of chronic colitis?Doctor's answer:
This chronic colitis is primarily considered to be caused by long-term consumption of spicy and greasy foods, or it may be due to frequent exposure of the abdomen to cold. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often attributed to a foundation of spleen deficiency and cold. Treatment can involve taking some over-the-counter herbal medicines that tonify the spleen and warm the center, with specific medications to be followed under the guidance of a doctor. Acupuncture can also be considered, or you can use mugwort sticks to warm the ST36 (Zusanli) acupoint for stabilization. Wishing you a pleasant life.