Drinking Isatis Root when you are sick? A man was poisoned and fell into a coma! Pay attention to these 5 points when taking it →

Recently, Mr. Zhang, 40, was sent to the hospital due to chest tightness, fatigue, and thirst. After admission, he gradually developed symptoms such as unconsciousness and coma. After the doctor's timely treatment, Mr. Zhang's vital signs stabilized, and the cause of all this was 8 packets of Isatis Root Granules.

Currently, it is the peak period for various respiratory diseases.

Many people take Isatis Root Granules on their own

To prevent in advance

Some netizens even said on social media that they would casually drink Isatis root as a beverage.

Isatis root granules are a common Chinese patent medicine

It is also one of the common medicines in many families.

Why does coma occur after taking it?

What should I pay attention to when taking Isatis root?

01Why does Isatis root cause patients to fall into coma?

It turned out that Mr. Zhang had a history of diabetes and hypertension, but he did not follow the doctor's advice to take standardized hypoglycemic treatment and stopped taking antihypertensive drugs on his own. After dinner the day before the onset of the disease, Mr. Zhang had been suffering from abdominal distension, dull pain, and chest tightness. To relieve the discomfort early the next morning, he found 8 packets of Isatis Root Granules and drank them all.

In the afternoon, Mr. Zhang felt worse chest tightness and dry mouth, and he drank water but it didn't help. He then went to the hospital for treatment.

After examination, Mr. Zhang was diagnosed with "diabetic ketoacidosis coma and grade 3 hypertension". After treatment, Mr. Zhang was finally out of danger.

The doctor said that in order to improve the taste of the medicine, some Chinese patent medicines on the market add sucrose, and the content is not low, which is not suitable for diabetic patients. Mr. Zhang has a history of diabetes and hypertension. Drinking 8 packets of Isatis Root Granules made him consume a large amount of sugar in a short period of time, thus inducing diabetic ketoacidosis.

Mr. Zhang stopped taking the medicine without authorization in the early stage, and did not regularly monitor his blood sugar, control his diet, or take medication regularly, which also laid the hidden danger of a sharp rise in blood sugar.

02Is Isatis Root really a “universal” cold medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Isatis root is cold in nature, can clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and relieve sore throat; modern research shows that Isatis root contains organic acids, alkaloids, amino acids, flavonoids and other compounds, which have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and detumescent pharmacological effects.

However, it is a misunderstanding to take cold medicine in advance to prevent respiratory diseases. Doctors say that cold medicines such as Isatis root can only relieve symptoms, but cannot prevent diseases . The elderly, people with weak immunity, and patients with chronic diseases should pay more attention to preventing winter colds and coughs. For respiratory infectious diseases, the best preventive measures are to wear masks, wash hands frequently, and ventilate frequently. In addition, it is also important to exercise more, ensure sleep, and eat a balanced diet to enhance resistance.

Remember: It is not recommended to take cold medicine in advance to prevent colds . Scientific protection is the key!

03When can you take Isatis root?

If you have a cold caused by wind and dryness, dry throat and sore throat, you can take appropriate heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs such as Lianhua Qingwen, Isatis root, Shuanghuanglian, etc. If in addition to sore throat, there are also symptoms of wind and cold such as fear of cold, fever, headache, coughing up white sputum, runny nose, etc., it is not recommended to use the above drugs.
If you are unsure of the type of cold you have, or if your symptoms do not improve after taking medicine, it is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly. It is not recommended to change medicines on your own, and you must not blindly stack medicines.

04 Precautions for taking Isatis root

Isatis Root Granules cannot be taken as a preventive medicine on a daily basis and must be taken strictly according to the drug instructions:

Isatis root is a medicine for treating wind-heat. If the elderly and weak use it improperly or use it for a long time, they will experience adverse reactions such as fear of cold, cold limbs, and lack of appetite.

Young children's spleen and stomach functions are not yet fully developed, and frequent use of Isatis root may cause symptoms such as indigestion;

Pregnant women and patients with underlying diseases such as diabetes should consult a doctor before taking it;

Healthy people should not take large amounts of Isatis Root Granules in a short period of time. Isatis Root is bitter and cold in nature, and regular consumption can easily damage the spleen and stomach, causing diarrhea and indigestion.

Do not take large amounts of Isatis root for a long time. **When the liver's detoxification ability decreases, it is easy to accumulate poisoning and cause damage to the digestive system and hematopoietic system.

Finally, I would like to remind you

Don't take cold medicine blindly

If you experience respiratory symptoms, seek medical attention promptly and receive symptomatic treatment!