We often say that traditional Chinese medicine treats the root cause, while Western medicine can quickly improve the condition. We won't comment on who is better in traditional Chinese and Western medicine, because opinions vary from person to person. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly targets acupoints throughout our body, so the most commonly heard term is moxibustion. Sometimes babies have poor gastrointestinal health and are prone to diarrhea. Some parents think that taking medicine is not easy to cure and want to show their babies traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion. So, is moxibustion good for children with diarrhea?
Firstly, pediatric diarrhea can be treated with moxibustion. Moxibustion can use high temperatures to treat specific acupoints in the human body, such as headaches, diarrhea, bloating, and female dysmenorrhea. But parents need to take their children to a regular traditional Chinese medicine hospital for medical treatment and follow the doctor's advice.
Secondly, parents should understand the symptoms of diarrhea in their children. If a child has severe diarrhea, they may become dehydrated. Parents should detect their child's diarrhea early in order to take care of them and seek medical attention promptly. So, what are the early symptoms of childhood diarrhea? The initial manifestation of diarrhea in children is vomiting rather than diarrhea. No matter what the child eats or drinks, they will soon vomit everything out. When children experience this situation, adults should pay attention to whether it is diarrhea.
Other accompanying symptoms include an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, with watery or thin stools occurring more than three times a day. Childhood diarrhea can be classified as mild or severe. Severe childhood diarrhea may occur more than 10 times a day, with less urine and dehydration, poor mental condition, lethargy, and even high fever. At this time, parents should seek medical attention in a timely manner.
