Question
My mom is from the northeast and she has a severe cough every winter. This time, after giving her traditional Chinese medicine, she still had some effect and her coughing lessened, but then she started to swell up. It won’t go away and she’s not urinating properly either; she’s almost not well.
Answer
Generally, body swelling is caused by poor blood circulation or impaired kidney’s water excretion function. Guidance: It is recommended that you go to the hospital to check if the edema symptoms are caused by kidney dysfunction leading to reduced water excretion. You can also engage in moderate physical activity daily to speed up blood circulation and help with the swelling. It’s best not to drink too much water before going to bed. During the day, you can drink some water, but make sure it’s in moderation; otherwise, it may lead to swelling.