Why can't children grow meat even if they eat?

In daily life, children's physical development requires them to take in more protein and nutrients from food to supply the body with the substances it needs. However, many children eat a lot but do not gain weight, which is very worrying for parents. There are many reasons why children can eat a lot but do not gain weight. This may be due to poor gastrointestinal digestion or spleen and stomach diseases. Children can usually be massaged to relieve the symptoms.

Symptoms of strong stomach and weak spleen

1. Having a good appetite but not gaining weight by just eating.

2. He is prone to bad temper and will throw tantrums if he is not given food.

3. Abnormal stool, usually black and smelly for a long time, or only once every few days, or constipation, or sheep dung.

4. Poor sleep and easy awakening.

5. The belly may be a little big and not very soft to the touch.

6. You may sweat easily.

7. The tongue coating tends to be thick.

It can be caused by either congenital or acquired factors, but it is more likely caused by acquired factors. It may also be that the spleen and stomach were damaged due to one or several previous illnesses and incorrect treatments, and the spleen and stomach functions malfunctioned due to obstruction of evil qi. This causes children's bodies to always fail to absorb enough nutrients they need, so they have to solve this problem by eating more. This is the body's instinct and a self-rescue behavior.

How to solve it?

If necessary, find a professional pediatric masseur for massage or a reliable Chinese medicine practitioner to prescribe medicine.

Directions for self-adjustment:

First, diet:

Children always want to eat, and not eating is not acceptable. However, if they eat too much and cannot digest it, they will suffer from indigestion and become sick. So the only strategy is to feed them easily digestible food, and those with teeth need to practice chewing. For foods that are easy to digest and require chewing before swallowing, you can consider trying pancakes. They are just pasta and have a simple taste without any other ingredients.

1. Correct eating habits

Developing correct eating habits and trying not to eat so many high-energy, high-calorie foods can help your baby build a healthy stomach.

2. Massage assistance

Through massage, the baby's digestion and absorption are assisted, such as pinching the four horizontal lines, pressing the back, rubbing the abdomen, pinching the spine, etc., all of which have the effects of stimulating the appetite, strengthening the spleen, digesting food, removing stagnation and regulating qi.

3. Inspection

If you want to know which foods your child is allergic to or intolerant to, get a check-up in time. Early detection and avoidance are important, so that your child does not suffer unknowingly from unknown harm.

4. Acupuncture of Sifeng acupoint

Sifeng acupoint is an extra meridian acupoint in traditional Chinese medicine. Modern research shows that acupuncture at Sifeng acupoint can increase saliva secretion and enhance the effect of salivary amylase.

The content of trypsin, pancreatic amylase and pancreatic lipase in the intestine (digestive strength) increases, which helps the child's bone development and growth and enhances the baby's absorption and digestion ability.

5. Seek medical treatment

If the condition is indeed serious, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately and receive treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.