Using oriental medicine of unknown origin, quality and ingredients can easily lead to unpredictable consequences such as adrenal insufficiency, diabetes, and high blood pressure, because the medicine may contain corticosteroids.
Using oriental medicine of unknown origin, quality and ingredients can easily lead to unpredictable consequences such as adrenal insufficiency, diabetes, and high blood pressure, because the medicine may contain corticosteroids.
The problem of abuse of "fake" oriental medicine
Patient Nguyen Van V. (born in 1950, residing in Dong Da district, Hanoi) was admitted to the Dermatology and Allergy Center (108 Central Military Hospital) with symptoms such as red skin all over the body, itching, high fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius, low white blood cells and increased liver enzymes. The red spots on the skin combined into patches, accompanied by blisters and widespread skin necrosis. The patient had purchased oriental medicine of unknown origin online to apply in the previous 2 months.
Patient Ngo Ha N. (born in 2013, residing in Thai Thuy, Thai Binh) was hospitalized with Cushing's syndrome due to taking traditional orange medicine. Because N. was weak, her family bought traditional orange medicine for her to take. After a period of use, she gained weight and ate well. However, after 2 months of using the medicine, the patient showed abnormal signs such as a round face, red skin, and hair growth in many areas of the body. When examined, the patient was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, increased liver enzymes, high creatinine, and increased blood cortisol.
Master, Doctor Vu Van Dai, Department of Traditional Medicine (108 Central Military Hospital) said that currently, many people, for the purpose of profit or lack of knowledge, have indiscriminately used oriental medicine, processed it incorrectly, and even mixed it with modern medicine such as
corticosteroids to increase effectiveness. This causes many dangerous complications, affecting the health of the user.
Dr. Dai emphasized that traditional medicine can be effective and safe if prepared and used properly according to the principle of “dialectical treatment”, but currently the market is flooded with traditional medicine of unknown origin, fake medicine or medicine not licensed by the Ministry of Health. These medicines can cause poisoning, liver failure, kidney failure, and even death.
Tighten management
According to doctors, smuggled oriental medicines of unknown origin often contain modern pharmaceutical ingredients such as corticosteroids, leading to dangerous side effects such as water retention, fatigue, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver damage, osteoporosis and kidney failure. Patients with bone and joint diseases often mistakenly believe that these drugs are effective because they relieve pain quickly, but long-term use can cause serious harm.
Chinese herbal medicines of unknown origin may contain toxic impurities such as lead, copper, mercury, or unsafe preservatives. Long-term use can lead to damage to the liver, kidneys, and other organs. This can require patients to undergo long and expensive treatment.
Doctor Vu Van Dai recommends that patients should not arbitrarily buy and use oriental medicine of unknown origin. The use of oriental medicine must be prescribed by a traditional medicine specialist. People need to go to reputable medical facilities for proper diagnosis and treatment to avoid unnecessary risks.
Mr. Nguyen The Thinh, Director of the Department of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Management (Ministry of Health), said that the Department has received many reports about the situation of advertising "traditional medicine" and "traditional physician" to sell oriental medicines with exaggerated effects in curing many chronic diseases, including cancer. The Department has sent official dispatches to the health departments of provinces and cities and the police to coordinate in handling. However, when investigating, most of the posted phone numbers were not available and the addresses were incorrect. Handling the problem of impersonating physicians to advertise and sell medicine is very complicated, requiring the coordination of many agencies, departments and sectors.
The Ministry of Health has issued a circular regulating the conditions for preliminary processing and preparation of medicinal herbs and the units must comply. The Department of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy regularly sends documents to local health departments requesting to strengthen inspections of clinics and traditional medicine establishments. When discovering oriental medicine of unknown origin, origin, sprayed or soaked with banned substances, strict sanctions must be applied to create deterrence. The Ministry of Health also warns people not to buy and use oriental medicine and traditional medicine floating around; not to listen to "explosive" advertisements exaggerating the effects and refusing treatment at medical facilities when sick.
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