Which part should be massaged for a cold caused by wind-heat?

Written by Liu Yong

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on May 28, 2025

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Patients with wind-heat cold, which often occur in summer, can recover slowly through traditional Chinese medicine massage without the use of medications. Many acupuncture points can be massaged for a cold, commonly including the temples, Dazhui point, and Hegu point. Massaging the temples can relieve nasal congestion and headaches caused by the cold. Massaging the Dazhui point can strengthen the body, boost immunity, and alleviate fever and headaches. Additionally, massaging the Hegu point, located at the Hegu acupoint, can relieve nasal congestion and runny nose caused by the cold. If the cold is severe, it is advisable to seek treatment at a hospital.

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What causes a cold to lead to stomach ache?

A cold, also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, often occurs in individuals with weakened immune systems who are exposed to the cold. Symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. The common causes of a cold are viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens entering the respiratory tract. If a patient with a cold also experiences stomach pain, it may be due to exposure to cold while having a pre-existing chronic gastritis. This can occur from not wearing adequate clothing or from consuming cold foods such as ice cream and other frozen desserts, causing simultaneous occurrences of a cold and stomach pain. This is quite common. Therefore, for cold patients who already suffer from stomach issues, it is important to be cautious and aware, especially when taking oral medications to treat a cold. Many medications can irritate the stomach, so even in cases of simple upper respiratory tract infections, it is generally better to choose medications that are less irritating to the stomach for treatment.

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What should I do if I catch a cold during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, if a cold occurs, it should be analyzed based on the duration and type of the cold. Colds are generally categorized into common colds and influenza. Common colds are self-limiting, and typically heal on their own within 7 to 14 days without the need for medication. Influenza can be accompanied by high fever, and severe cases can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, thus requiring early detection and treatment. If the cold occurs within two weeks after ovulation and does not lead to miscarriage, the pregnancy can usually continue, and there will generally be no long-term impact on fetal development. However, if a cold occurs between the first to third month of pregnancy, during the period of fetal organ differentiation, it might lead to abnormal fetal development. Additional examinations would be necessary during the mid-term of the pregnancy. Colds that occur after the third month of pregnancy typically have a minor impact on the fetus, and usually do not require special treatment.

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Can you take cold medicine if you have nephrotic syndrome and catch a cold?

People with nephrotic syndrome have particularly weak immune systems, making them especially prone to infections and colds. Once a cold occurs in someone with nephrotic syndrome, the patient often experiences headaches, whole-body muscle soreness, sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. In other words, patients with nephrotic syndrome feel very uncomfortable when they catch a cold. If kidney function is normal, it is still possible to take cold medicine. Of course, before using cold medicine, it is essential to follow the doctor's advice for medication treatment. Moreover, after catching a cold with nephrotic syndrome, in addition to taking medication, it is important to rest, consume fresh vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and maintain a light diet. Additionally, it is important to rest, avoid overwork, and if there is a concurrent bacterial infection, sensitive antibiotics should be used for anti-infection treatment, to avoid the recurrence or aggravation of nephrotic syndrome due to infections or colds.

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The difference between heat cold and cold cold in children

When children catch a cold, parents can use the following methods to determine whether it is a cold caused by wind-cold or wind-heat. Parents can observe the child's nasal discharge. Generally, children with a cold have a runny nose. If the discharge is clear, it usually indicates a wind-cold cold. If the nasal discharge is thick and somewhat yellow, it suggests a wind-heat cold. Starting with clear nasal discharge and then turning yellow indicates that the child has inflammation. Parents can also judge by observing how much the child is bothered by the cold. Generally, a wind-cold cold will show more obvious signs of being chilly, with an increase in body temperature, while a wind-heat cold doesn't show chilly symptoms as noticeably, or may not show any at all. It is important to watch for signs of the child shivering. Based on these identification methods, parents must timely administer appropriate medication to treat the child's symptoms.

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What should I do if I have a cold, headache, and vomiting?

After catching a cold, various respiratory symptoms can occur, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc. However, there is also a category of patients who, particularly after a viral cold, may exhibit symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea. These patients are referred to as having a "gastrointestinal cold." Like the common cold, a gastrointestinal cold is also caused by respiratory virus infections. Therefore, there are no special medications required for treatment; general over-the-counter cold medicines are sufficient. If there is severe vomiting, some antiemetic medication may be used, and drinking some cola boiled with ginger can also be very effective in treating the headaches and vomiting.