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62-year-old Shandong Uncle Chen has a history of hypertension for many years, and ten years ago the unit physical examination, when the blood pressure measurement result was 145/98mmHg, since then embarked on the road of hypertension patients. Since his illness, Uncle Chen has been an obedient patient, taking medicine on time, eating a light diet, and has never had any moths for so many years.
During the Spring Festival of 2020, the family gathered for dinner, and Uncle Chen was very happy, and it was rare to break the ring and drink two sips of wine. After a few cups, Uncle Chen felt that his steps were a little vain, and he was groggy and tired, so he went to the bedroom to rest.
In the middle of the night, Uncle Chen got up to go to the toilet. But as soon as I got up, I felt dizzy for a while, but fortunately it relieved itself after a few minutes. When I saw that the time was already more than four o'clock in the morning, I didn't wake up the children when I thought that there was something to do the next day.
The next morning, Mr. Chen measured his blood pressure and showed that the result was 150/105mmHg. Sure enough, there were signs of an increase in blood pressure, so it was no wonder that there was discomfort in the middle of the night. However, the short-term data fluctuations did not disrupt Uncle Chen's rhythm of taking medicine, and he continued to follow the doctor's instructions as usual.
On this day, Uncle Chen's son Chen Qiang brought back a pill, which was packed in a delicate box, and there was still a layer of gold leaf paper on the outside, which seemed to know that the price was not cheap. Subsequently, Chen Qiang handed the medicine into the hands of the second elder, and said: "This is Angong Niuhuang Pill, which can treat many diseases, and patients with high blood pressure like my father can also use it in case of stroke emergency." ”
After some introduction, Uncle Chen was in awe of this medicine, and hurriedly put it away, thinking that such a precious thing could not be wasted. After that, Chen Qiang received the task of going on a business trip and was not at home for several days.
On the second night of Chen Qiang's business trip, Uncle Chen was ready to go to bed early after washing. Suddenly, he found that he had no strength, and the movement of twisting the handkerchief was sluggish in mid-air, and the handkerchief also fell into the washbasin, and Uncle Chen's hand was shaking uncontrollably, accompanied by dizziness.
After a long time, Uncle Chen returned to normal. The experience just now made him a little afraid, but thinking that there were only two old people at home, it also made his wife worry about it. But the next morning, Uncle Chen didn't wake up for a long time, and no matter how his wife patted, he didn't move.
Frightened, he quickly dialed the emergency number, and while waiting, his wife remembered the Angong Niuhuang Pill left by Chen Qiang a few days ago, and quickly took it down and forcibly poured it.
After being sent to the hospital, Uncle Chen was diagnosed with cerebral infarction and had brain herniation. The sad news reached the ears of the family, and there was a sudden cry in the corridor of the hospital.
Chen Qiang had also arrived at the scene, and seeing that the result was obviously unbelievable, he grabbed the collar of the doctor's clothes and asked angrily: "You quacks, when I was sick, my father obviously took Angong Niuhuang Pill, this is a miracle medicine, no matter how it is, it will not be dead!" ”
The doctor first calmed the patient's family, and then patiently explained that this Angong Niuhuang Pill is not a panacea, and it is not recommended to take it in the case of Uncle Chen.
At this time, Chen Qiang had calmed down a lot. After grasping the key words, he then asked, "Could it be that this medicine is not for cerebral infarction but for cerebral hemorrhage?" ”
However, doctors disagree with this statement. Angong Niuhuang Pill is a medicine frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine, the main ingredients include bezoar, musk, cinnabar, etc., which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, calming and calming the nerves. It is widely used to treat various diseases caused by internal heat, such as heat stroke, febrile convulsions, confusion in the later stage of fever, sore throat, etc. Because of its strong heat-clearing effect, it is also used in clinical practice to adjuvant the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction.
Intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction are both manifestations of cerebrovascular diseases, but their pathophysiological basis differs. Intracerebral hemorrhage is a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel, while cerebral infarction is an ischemic stroke caused by a blockage of a blood vessel that causes insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Angong Niuhuang Pill mainly has a certain adjuvant treatment effect on these two types of cerebrovascular diseases through its heat-clearing and detoxification effect, especially for patients in the early stage of the disease or mild to moderate disease, which may be more beneficial to reduce symptoms and improve prognosis.
Chen Qiang was a little dazed when he heard it, and he still didn't understand what couldn't be used. After a pause, the doctor said, "Generally speaking, these three situations are not recommended. ”
Angong Niuhuang Pill is a traditional Chinese medicine substance, which is mainly used to clear heat and detoxify, and to calm convulsions and open the mind. Although it has a certain effect in the treatment of high fever, coma, convulsions, and some acute viral diseases, it is not suitable for everyone to take Angong Niuhuang Pills. Some people who take Angong Niuhuang Pill under certain circumstances may not only fail to achieve the expected therapeutic effect, but may even have adverse effects on their health.
1. Those who are physically weak
People with weak constitution refer to those who have insufficient qi and blood and poor physical resistance. Angong Niuhuang Pill is relatively cold in nature, and for this group of people, the use of it may cause their already insufficient yang energy to be inhibited, thereby triggering or aggravating the weakness of the body.
For example, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, stomach chills, diarrhea, etc., may occur. Therefore, for people with weak constitution and insufficient qi and blood, extra caution should be taken before using Angong Niuhuang Pills, and it is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor to avoid discomfort or aggravate physical weakness.
2. Pregnant women
Pregnant women are a group of particular concern. Due to the great changes in the physical condition and endocrine environment of pregnant women, taking Angong Niuhuang Pill at this time may have adverse effects on the mother and fetus. First of all, some of the ingredients in Angong Niuhuang Pill may affect the fetus through the blood, posing a threat to its normal development;
Secondly, Angong Niuhuang Pill has a strong heat-clearing effect, and pregnant women may cause discomfort after taking it, such as miscarriage and other serious consequences. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid taking Angong Niuhuang Pills without strict evaluation and guidance from a doctor.
3. Patients with chronic diseases and special diseases
Patients with chronic diseases, especially those with special diseases such as liver disease, kidney disease, etc., should be especially careful when considering the use of Angong Niuhuang Pills. Some of the ingredients in Angong Niuhuang Pills may interact with other medications that the patient is taking, resulting in a change in efficacy or an increased risk of toxic side effects.
In addition, for patients with pre-existing problems with liver and kidney function, taking Angong Niuhuang Pill may increase the burden on the liver and kidney, and even cause serious health problems. Therefore, for this group of people, it must be used with caution under the guidance of a doctor.
In short, although Angong Niuhuang Pill is a classic prescription of traditional Chinese medicine and has certain therapeutic effects, it is not suitable for all people. Especially for people with weak constitutions, pregnant women, and patients with chronic diseases and special diseases, a comprehensive physical examination and health assessment should be carried out before using Angong Niuhuang Pills, and they should be used with caution under the guidance of a doctor. Even people who are eligible for use should follow the doctor's instructions when taking it, and should not increase or decrease the dose or extend the use time without authorization, so as to avoid possible side effects or adverse reactions and ensure the safety of the drug.