Three-year-old baby's tongue coating is white

We all know that the most important things in Chinese medicine are observation, auscultation, questioning and palpation. The so-called observation means observing the patient's expression. Many doctors will ask patients to stick out their tongues when treating them, just to see if the patient's tongue coating is a normal color. The tongue coating of a normal person is a light white with a layer of pink. Only people with physical illnesses will have a white tongue coating. So why does a three-year-old baby have a white tongue coating?

There are two reasons why your baby's tongue is white:

1. Don’t worry about the residue left after drinking milk. It will disappear naturally in about four months.

2. Indigestion,

(1) If your baby is fed with formula, make sure he or she drinks plenty of water. This is because babies may not be able to adapt to many other medicines, and they may not be effective immediately.

(2) I see that you have tried infant formula. That may be a problem with the milk powder. Your baby may not absorb some of the ingredients in the milk powder well. You can try changing the milk powder.

If the baby is born in good condition and has no special problems, this situation usually occurs when the baby is young. I usually use a cotton swab dipped in warm water to clean it. Don't use too much force or wipe for too long each time. Do it gradually and it will go away soon. For frequent dry retching, it is important to find out the cause. It may be that the hand or something else stimulates the throat, triggering the pharyngeal reflex. As long as the child is well nourished and has normal weight gain, there is generally no major problem.

It is recommended to take Xiangsha Liujun Pills to replenish qi, strengthen the spleen, and harmonize the stomach. It is used for spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, indigestion, belching, poor appetite, abdominal distension, and loose stools. Oral administration, 2/3 to 1 bag (6-9 grams) at a time, 2-3 times a day. The diet should be light, and avoid alcohol and spicy, cold, and greasy foods. People with severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. should take the medicine under the guidance of a physician. child. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and the elderly and infirm should take the medicine under the guidance of a physician. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for 3 days, you should go to the hospital for treatment.