There are two main reasons for this. First of all, in the course of a febrile disease, the ascending and descending movements of Spleen and Stomach are upset. Secondly, Heat burns the body fluids which can then condense into Dampness. Once formed, Dampness tends to be self-perpetuating. In fact, Dampness impairs the Spleen transformation and transportation which in itself leads to more Dampness being formed, thus establishing a vicious circle.
Antibiotics are one of the most common causes of residual pathogenic factor in our society.
Latent Heat Symptoms of ME appearing without an acute infection can be explained as a manifestation of Latent Heat. The patient feels hot and irritable, does not sleep well and passes dark urine. At this time the pulse feels Fine and slightly Rapid and the tongue is Red. This condition, called Latent Heat, is also known as Spring Heat, although it can occur in any season, not just in springtime. Yin, thus establishing a vicious circle of Heat and deficiency.