Is there any side effect of traditional Chinese medicine for ophthalmology in Guangzhou?
As one of the birthplaces of traditional Chinese medicine in China, Guangzhou has many TCM colleges and hospitals with a thousand year history, and its ophthalmic TCM treatment has gradually been widely used in clinical practice. However, there has always been a dispute about whether there are side effects of traditional Chinese medicine in ophthalmology. This article will elaborate on whether there are side effects of traditional Chinese medicine in Guangzhou ophthalmology from four aspects: therapeutic effect, medication safety, individual differences and precautions.
treatment effect
Guangzhou ophthalmic traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating ophthalmic diseases. Ophthalmic traditional Chinese medicine can improve the circulation of qi and blood by adjusting the balance of yin and yang, and nourish and protect the eye tissues. Many clinical studies have shown that TCM treatment has significant effects on some ocular surface diseases, fundus diseases and dry eyes. Compared with western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine in ophthalmology is more gentle, which can reduce the impact of drugs on other organs of the body. However, the treatment effect varies with individual differences, and some patients may need a longer treatment cycle to see significant improvement.
In addition, it needs to be emphasized that traditional Chinese medicine for ophthalmology in Guangzhou is not a panacea, and it may not achieve ideal therapeutic effect for some complex or severe eye diseases. At this time, western medicine or surgery may be more appropriate.
Medication safety
Most of the herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine of Guangzhou Ophthalmology Department are natural plant extracts. Compared with chemical synthetic drugs, the side effects are relatively small. However, Chinese herbal medicine is not completely without side effects. On the one hand, individual differences may cause some people to be allergic or intolerant to certain herbs; On the other hand, wild herbs without scientific identification may have quality problems, and improper use may lead to adverse reactions.
In order to ensure the safety of medication, Guangzhou Ophthalmology TCM adopts an individualized treatment plan, and professional TCM chooses the appropriate dosage and use method of herbal medicine according to the patient's condition and physical characteristics. In addition, patients should strictly follow the doctor's advice when using ophthalmic Chinese herbal medicine, and avoid increasing or decreasing the dosage or changing the herbal medicine at will.
individual difference
Everyone's physical condition and individual differences may lead to different reactions to the same treatment methods and herbs. Some people may be more sensitive to traditional Chinese medicine in Guangzhou ophthalmology, and have mild adverse reactions, such as nausea, diarrhea, etc., but most patients can well tolerate treatment. Regular follow-up and timely communication with doctors can timely adjust the treatment plan and reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions.
matters needing attention
When using traditional Chinese medicine in Guangzhou Ophthalmology Department, patients should pay attention to the following points:
1. Choose a regular hospital: choose a qualified and reputable TCM ophthalmic hospital, such as the Eye Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
2. Subject to the doctor's advice: patients should use drugs in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions during the medication process, and should not increase or decrease the dosage or change the herbal medicine at will.
3. Pay attention to diet conditioning: besides medicine, traditional Chinese medicine treatment also includes diet conditioning. Patients should follow the doctor's advice to regulate their diet to avoid affecting the treatment effect.
4. Regular revisit: The patient needs to revisit regularly during the treatment process to report the medication effect and adverse reactions to the doctor in time.
In a word, although Guangzhou ophthalmic traditional Chinese medicine is not without side effects, it has certain guarantees in the treatment effect, medication safety, individual differences and precautions. Patients should pay attention to the above points when choosing traditional Chinese medicine treatment, follow the doctor's advice, and maintain good communication with doctors to obtain the best treatment effect.
