Running generally can’t get rid of dampness in the body, but running can accelerate the discharge of dampness out of the body.
Dampness can be divided into external dampness and internal dampness, external dampness is mostly related to the climate and environment, such as humid climate, continuous rain, living in the wetlands for a long time, touching the water to work. Internal dampness is mainly due to the spleen transportation and delivery of fluid dysfunction caused by phlegm, water dampness, stagnation in the body to cause disease.
If the dampness is heavy, you can usually activate the circulation of qi and blood through exercise, such as running, walking and other sports, can enhance the body’s water metabolism, which is conducive to the discharge of dampness out of the body. But simply rely on running can not get rid of the body dampness, but also need to be combined with drugs to treat.
The treatment of external dampness should be based on dispersing cold and winning dampness, and Qiang Wu Sheng Dampness Soup is generally used; the treatment of internal dampness should be based on strengthening the spleen and inducing dampness, and Ling Gui Jiu Gan Soup can be used. The adverse effects or contraindications of the above drugs are not clear, and should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
Patients who need to get rid of internal dampness should go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out treatment, do not take drugs on their own, so as to avoid adverse consequences. At the same time in the diet should also be light, moderate, balanced, avoid eating greasy, indigestible food.