High temperature and plum rain meet the Lesser Heat, three diseases must be prevented

July 6 is the Lesser Heat solar term. There is a saying among the people that "Lesser Heat and Greater Heat are like steaming above and boiling below." Experts from Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine remind that "high temperature + plum rain weather" can easily induce various inflammations, especially for the middle-aged and elderly people and those with allergies.

Skin problems cannot be ignored

The Lesser Heat solar term on July 6 and the World Allergy Day on July 8 are "back to back". Du Changming, director of the Department of Dermatology at Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, reminded that the humidity is high and the air pressure is low during the rainy season during the Lesser Heat solar term. It is not easy for allergens floating in the air to dissipate, resulting in excessive local concentrations, increased skin contact and inhalation by human body, and increased mosquito activity. Many patients suffer from skin allergies, insect bite dermatitis, and eczema. He suggested: daily clothing should be mainly breathable and loose cotton fabrics, and chemical fiber fabrics should be avoided; at home, attention should be paid to keeping clean, bed sheets and clothes should be changed and washed frequently, and it is best to use boiling water to kill bacteria to prevent infection; at this time, you should actively avoid allergens when going out, including staying away from flowers and plants, eating less pineapples, mangoes and other foods that are easy to cause allergies, and reducing the time spent in crowded areas; reduce the damage to the skin caused by insect bites, and do not enter the bushes with exposed clothes; in addition to receiving conventional treatment of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, patients with skin diseases such as eczema can also try copper scraping and other traditional Chinese medicine nursing techniques for conditioning.

Be careful of stiff joints in the morning when you are eager to cool down in hot and humid weather

Although the heavy rain has lowered the temperature, Ms. Zhang, who lives in the east of Nanjing, has been feeling humid, hot, and sweaty recently, so she often turns on the air conditioner. A few days ago, she found that the finger joints of both hands seemed to be a little out of control after getting up, and she found that her fingers were a little painful these days. After visiting the Endocrinology Department of Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, she found out that it was rheumatoid arthritis.

Zhang Yongwen, director of the department, said that there are many patients like Ms. Zhang. Generally, this disease occurs more frequently in spring and winter. However, with the change of people's lifestyle, such diseases are not uncommon in summer. Especially in the rainy season, the humidity is relatively high. In addition, people often use air conditioners or electric fans, and like to eat raw and cold food. The combination of wind evil and damp evil makes it easy for rheumatic diseases to break out in the hot and humid season in summer. Middle-aged and elderly people with poor immunity are more likely to be infected. Some young women wear thin clothes in summer for beauty, and often stay in low-temperature air-conditioned rooms. Over time, they will also get sick. Therefore, it is not advisable to stay in air-conditioned rooms for a long time. If you sit for a long time, it is best to protect your joints; try to avoid direct contact with cold wind, eat less cold drinks, do not stay in a humid environment for a long time, especially in the hot and humid season, do not blow against the air conditioner all the time; if you encounter discomfort symptoms, you should seek medical treatment in time.

Staying up late and using the air conditioner can cause synovitis

Although it is hot and humid, many white-collar workers still work overtime. Mr. Wu, a citizen, often works overtime until late at night since the beginning of summer. He recently felt some pain in his knees and thought he had caught a cold, but the pain became more and more severe in the past two days, which has seriously affected his daily work. He went to the hospital and found that he had synovitis.

Zhou Jianbin, director of the hospital's pain department, said that synovitis is related to trauma and cold stimulation. It was originally a common disease in autumn and winter. In recent years, many synovitis patients have also appeared in summer, and white-collar workers are the most susceptible group. Therefore, you must not blow the air conditioner hard in summer. In addition, blowing the air conditioner hard in summer may also cause cervical spondylosis and other bone and joint diseases. Don't set the air conditioner in the office too low, 26℃~27℃ is appropriate. Men are better to wear long trousers in the air-conditioned room. Female compatriots may wish to bring a large shawl to protect their legs or shoulders and neck when they feel cold.