Why does taking medicine for wind cold and cold cause internal heat and cold

The occurrence of internal heat cold after taking medication for wind cold cold cold may be related to the nature of the medication, differences in physical constitution, or improper treatment. Wind cold cold is mainly caused by the invasion of wind cold evil qi, manifested as severe chills, mild fever, and lack of sweating; Internal heat cold is caused by the accumulation of heat pathogens in the body or the transformation of heat from external pathogens, resulting in symptoms such as severe fever, mild aversion to cold, thirst, and sore throat. The conversion between the two may be related to factors such as excessive sweating, improper use of warming drugs, or a constitution that is too hot.

Wind cold cold cold commonly uses Xin Wen Jie surface medicine such as Cold Clearing Granules, Jing Fang Granules, etc. These drugs dispel cold pathogens by sweating. If the patient has a constitution that is too hot or takes excessive medication, it may lead to excessive sweating, loss of body fluids, and the transformation of wind cold evil qi into internal heat symptoms. Some patients mistakenly treat low-grade fever in the early stage of wind cold cold as wind heat cold, and take heat clearing and detoxifying drugs such as Shuanghuanglian oral liquid on their own, which may worsen internal heat due to inappropriate medication.

Physical factors are also important triggers. Individuals with deficiency of yin or excess yang in the body are prone to internal heat symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, sore throat, and pain even with standardized medication. Children with excessive yang energy are more likely to experience fever after taking medication for wind cold and cold. In addition, improper diet during treatment, such as excessive consumption of spicy and warm foods, may promote the formation of internal heat.

It is recommended that patients with wind cold and cold follow medical advice and avoid adjusting the dosage or changing the type of medication on their own. During the medication period, observe body temperature, sweating, and thirst. If there are obvious symptoms of sore throat, yellow phlegm, high fever, etc., timely follow-up should be conducted to adjust the treatment plan. Maintain moderate water intake in daily life, have a light diet, and avoid spicy foods such as lamb and chili. People with a constitution that is slightly hot can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and appropriately mix heat clearing drugs in the formula to prevent fever.