The concept of quenching thirst has long been recorded in ancient Chinese medical books, such as the "three consumptions" in Huangdi Neijing, that is, quenching thirst, eliminating middle energizer and eliminating kidney. In the synopsis of the golden chamber, there are chapters such as "quenching thirst and urinating against gonorrhea". These chapters discuss the symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of diabetes in detail.
The main symptoms of diabetes are thirst, polydipsia and polyuria, usually accompanied by emaciation, fatigue, dizziness and other symptoms. Thirst is one of the most typical thirst-quenching symptoms, and it often requires frequent drinking, even at night.
Polyuria means that the amount of urine increases and the number of urination will increase. The body is thin because too much sugar in the body is excreted, which leads to weight loss. Symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness may be caused by insufficient energy supply due to abnormal glucose metabolism in the body.
There are two main causes of diabetes: one is improper diet, long-term improper diet or excessive drinking, which leads to spleen and stomach damage, and then affects qi and blood biochemistry; Second, emotional disorders, long-term mental stress, anxiety, depression and other emotions lead to stagnation of liver qi, which in turn affects the operation of qi and blood and the function of viscera. In addition, genetic factors and the invasion of exogenous pathogens may also lead to diabetes.
Treatment of thirst
It mainly includes diet conditioning, drug therapy and acupuncture treatment. In terms of dietary conditioning, patients should control their dietary intake and avoid excessive drinking and eating spicy, greasy and other irritating foods. In terms of drug therapy, the commonly used drugs in traditional Chinese medicine include decoction, pills, capsules, etc., such as Liuwei Dihuang Pill and Jinkui Shenqi Pill. Acupuncture treatment, commonly used acupuncture points are Shenshu, Pishu, Sanyinjiao and so on. By stimulating acupoints, qi and blood circulation and viscera function can be regulated.
In short, diabetes is a common endocrine and metabolic disease, characterized by excessive drinking, polyuria and thirst. Patients should seek medical treatment in time, receive professional treatment and management, control their illness and improve their quality of life. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to diet conditioning and emotional adjustment to avoid aggravation or recurrence.