Chen, an attending physician of the Chinese Medicine Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Asian University, said that autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are due to the disorder of the immune system, which makes immune cells target their own mucous membranes, viscera and joints, causing tissue inflammation and disability, and must be treated with immunomodulators.
In addition, in addition to genes and hormones, bacterial virus infection may also cause or aggravate the abnormal state of autoimmune cells, so the common cold (upper respiratory tract infection) or urinary tract inflammation will often aggravate the condition of such patients, so for patients with autoimmune diseases, it is more prudent to prevent epidemic and virus.
Caption: The problem of patients with autoimmune diseases is immune "imbalance" rather than immune "low"! It is very rare that malnutrition leads to low immunity! However, Chen stressed that the basic living standard of Taiwan Province residents whose economic capacity has been classified as a "developed country" should be adequate food and clothing, and there is no shortage of milk, eggs, fish, fruits and vegetables. It is really rare that nutrition deficiency leads to low immunity. On the contrary, the common clinical patients are allergic and the immune system is "excited". The "poor immunity" often mentioned by the general public is actually an imbalance of the immune system, which is different from the real immunocompromised group (such as transplantation)
Chen pointed out that if patients with autoimmune hyperfunction take Yiqi decoction mainly composed of angelica and astragalus, it is easier to promote the attack of autoimmune cells, and dry mouth and joint pain may be more serious. In addition, the anti-inflammatory holy product "turmeric", pungent, bitter and warm, may not only help joint weakness and pain, but also aggravate the severity of immune diseases, and should be consulted before use.
Description: Too much tonic is bad for your health. /image source: photosensitive /iStock basic epidemic prevention is the key! Pursuing the "balance" of immunity is the ideal state. Chen explained that in terms of TCM physiology, the balance between yin and yang is the first priority of health care and treatment, which is similar to the operation of autonomic nervous system and immune system in modern medicine. The onset of autoimmune diseases is equivalent to immune cells rebelling to defend the country, causing casualties at home and unable to attack the enemy from abroad. At this time, it is necessary to clean up the portal, reorganize the army, and give full play to the function of defending against viruses. Therefore, for patients with autoimmune diseases, regular medication, stable work and rest and proper exercise are the keys to improve immunity, and then immune balance can be achieved through clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, nourishing yin and soothing the liver, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals.
Chen reminded that there is a fever epidemic all over the world. In addition to wearing a mask and washing hands frequently, patients with autoimmune diseases should never stop taking drugs because they are worried about low immunity. If they have problems, they should seek the advice of professional doctors to avoid increasing the risk of infection.