Many mothers must be particularly worried about their babies getting sick, but many babies experience bloating in their daily lives. It can be said that bloating is very uncomfortable and can affect a child's healthy growth. Nowadays, many parents do not choose medication for treatment, and generally choose the method of pediatric massage. So what are the techniques for treating abdominal distension with pediatric massage?
Techniques for treating abdominal distension with pediatric massage
Tuina techniques act on the meridians and acupoints on the surface of the body, achieving the passage of qi and blood, and affecting the gastrointestinal tract through qi and blood, meridians, improving and adjusting gastrointestinal function. The position and technique mechanism of this massage are: kneading the shoulder well acupoint is suitable for promoting the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body; The Neiguan and Gongsun acupoints are the intersection of the eight meridians, while the Zusanli acupoint is the combination of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. These acupoints are used together to regulate the spleen and stomach, regulate qi and blood, and achieve the effects of reducing bloating and relieving pain.
Rubbing the Zhongwan, Qihai, and Tianshu acupoints, dividing the promotion of abdominal yin and yang, massaging and vibrating the abdomen in the direction of gastrointestinal peristalsis, is based on the meridian theory of "the meridians pass through, the main treatment is within reach". Local massage directly strengthens gastrointestinal peristalsis, promotes anal exhaust and defecation; Rub the turtle tail, rub the eight ridges (li á o), and push down the seven acupoints, directly affecting the sacral segment of the spinal cord.
Through reflex inhibition of the central nervous system, this segment of the parasympathetic nervous system is excited. Due to the relative inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system in the descending colon and rectum, the parasympathetic nervous system is relatively excited, resulting in increased peristalsis in the descending colon and rectum, relaxation of the anal sphincter, and promotion of anal exhaust and defecation.
What are the reasons for abdominal distension in children
1. Digestive disorders. The accumulation of feces in children's intestines can lead to the proliferation of harmful bacteria that produce gas, as well as poor digestion and absorption caused by milk protein allergies, lactose intolerance, enteritis, etc., resulting in a large amount of gas and causing bloating.
2. Gastrointestinal motility disorders. It can be divided into simple functional conditions called "pseudo intestinal obstruction" and "congenital megacolon" with a true lack of ganglia in the gastrointestinal tract. The severity of such problems varies, ranging from chronic constipation and bloating to severe vomiting, which can be temporary or lifelong.
3. Swallowing too much air. When children are fed with a bottle, if they suck too quickly, they are prone to inhaling too much air. In addition, when the nipple hole of the bottle is not appropriate or the bottle body is tilted, air can also be sucked into the baby's stomach through the nipple gap, and excessive crying can also lead to bloating.
There are many reasons that can cause bloating in children, and only by promptly diagnosing and treating the cause can we alleviate the baby's pain. And I also hope that mothers can master some techniques for treating bloating with massage in their daily lives. They can massage their babies at home to relieve the symptoms of bloating.
