If a child loses appetite, it will not only affect the health of the gastrointestinal tract, but also cause malnutrition. Moreover, the child is in the peak period of growth and development. If the nutrition cannot keep up, in addition to affecting normal growth and development, it may even lead to visceral atrophy, no longer growing in height, and no longer increasing in weight. How to regulate baby anorexia in traditional Chinese medicine?
1. Dietary regulation: Childhood anorexia is caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. For babies with loss of appetite, parents should change their feeding concept, pay attention to food matching, and balance nutrition. It is suggested to feed Congee such as job's tears, glutinous rice and buckwheat, which can eliminate blood stasis, strengthen the spleen and digest food; Take corn flour, lotus seed flour, yam and medlar to help digestion and absorption. Also, it is important to ensure that children have enough sleep and regularly engage in outdoor activities with them.
2. Massage the whole body, traditional Chinese medicine massage has a good therapeutic effect on anorexia. Massage should be carried out according to the following method: first, massage the child's palm clockwise with the thumb for 300 times, then gently rub the abdomen with the palm for 100 times. Finally, press the foot three miles. Persist in massaging 1-2 times a day according to this process for several consecutive days, which can regulate the spleen and stomach, improve visceral function, and achieve the goal of treating pediatric anorexia.
3. Acupoint needling is an effective treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine for children with refractory anorexia who experience symptoms such as weight loss, bloating, bad breath, and dry stool. The four suture points are located on the palm surface of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth fingers of both hands. The proximal point refers to the midpoint of the horizontal stripe, with a puncture depth of about 0.5mm. After puncturing, there is a small amount of blood, which can be squeezed out and disinfected.
