First, talk about the relationship between air conditioning and gout. There is a record in Huangdi Neijing about gout caused by exogenous pathogens invading joints and meridians: wind, cold and dampness are mixed to form arthralgia. In summer, air conditioning can be said to create a "good opportunity" for exogenous pathogens such as wind and cold. Gout patients feel cool at the same time, exogenous pathogens also quietly invade between muscle joints, causing limb pain, numbness and unfavorable flexion and extension.
However, in patients with gout or high blood uric acid level, due to the low temperature of air-conditioned environment, urate crystals may precipitate in the joint cavity when the joints are cold, which may lead to gout. Director Huang Runyue shared five tricks to prevent wind. I hope everyone will not be bothered by gout when blowing air conditioners in summer.
1, blow air conditioner to keep warm joints.
If you want to stay in an air-conditioned room, you must pay attention to the warmth of your joints to avoid gout attacks caused by excessive air conditioning. It is recommended to wear long clothes and trousers, and do not expose the joints directly to the cold environment. In addition, joints can be properly moved to promote joint blood circulation and avoid keeping the same posture for a long time.
2, it is not appropriate to blow air conditioning.
Blowing air directly into the air conditioner may cool for a while, but this is not healthy. The correct way is to set the wind direction of the air conditioner to upward and let the cold air circulate naturally from top to bottom. People should stay away from air conditioning and let the heat in their bodies radiate naturally.
3, air conditioning temperature should not be too low, pay attention to ventilation.
Setting the air conditioning temperature too low is not only easy to induce gout, but also may cause a cold. Therefore, it is suggested that the air conditioning temperature should be set at around 26, and the window should be opened for ventilation every 3 hours for half an hour at a time to increase air circulation.
Step 4 replenish water
In the process of air conditioning refrigeration, some water in the space will be taken away, which is why people will feel very dry when blowing air conditioning for a long time. Therefore, drinking warm water can supplement the water that the body lacks, and it is also conducive to promoting the discharge of uric acid. In addition, a humidifier or a basin of clean water can be placed indoors to increase air humidity.
5. Massage your joints more.
Regular joint massage can not only accelerate blood circulation, but also alleviate the discomfort caused by air conditioning. Massage technique is from Kunlun point, Zhongshan point and Neiguan point to other points of pericardium meridian in turn, and finally tap gallbladder meridian lightly, adding Taichong and Sandwich points to help the heart send blood to joints. Usually, you can also apply heat to your joints properly to prevent catching cold.
It should be noted that massage and hot compress are only auxiliary functions. If gout occurs, it is suggested that patients must go to the hospital in time for standardized uric acid reduction treatment. # Family Doctor Super Group # # Blowing air conditioning in summer, be careful of air conditioning pain #
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