What happens to diarrhea after taking Chinese medicine?

Diarrhea generally refers to diarrhea. Diarrhea after taking traditional Chinese medicine is considered to be caused by stimulation of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, allergy to traditional Chinese medicine, deterioration of traditional Chinese medicine, etc.

1. Stimulation of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients

If the patient takes bitter and cold traditional Chinese medicine, such as scutellaria, coptis chinensis, rhubarb, etc., it can stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause diarrhea.

2. Allergy to traditional Chinese medicine

If the patient is allergic to traditional Chinese medicine, it may cause allergic reactions, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, skin itching, allergic shock, etc.

3. Deterioration of traditional Chinese medicine

If the traditional Chinese medicine is not properly preserved, it may cause a large number of bacteria, causing acute gastroenteritis, and then diarrhea.