The bloating of the stomach from taking Chinese medicine is related to the medicine, but it may also be related to other factors such as diet, anger and cold.
If a large amount of tonic for a weak spleen and stomach, resulting in the drug can not be absorbed, nourishing the spleen and stomach, it will produce bloating. Or if one’s qi is stagnant, but one has taken tonic herbs, the qi is not flowing smoothly, and one will also have abdominal distension. And taking cold herbs stimulates the spleen and stomach, the spleen and stomach is weak, phlegm and dampness will also be bloated.
Diet, if one eats foods that produce more Qi, such as sweet potatoes and soybeans, may also lead to bloating, or more exhaust.
If you get angry while taking herbs, stagnation of qi and lack of circulation may also cause abdominal distension, swelling and pain in the coarseness of the ribs.
Not paying attention to the warmth of the abdomen and inhaling cool air, resulting in cold invading the spleen and stomach, will also have abdominal distension.
Once there is a case of abdominal distension after taking traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to communicate with the attending physician in a timely manner.