How to treat indigestion in children

Since children's digestive systems are still developing, if parents are not careful, they can easily have indigestion problems such as loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, etc. I believe that parents are very worried when they see their children have such problems. In addition to taking medicine, injections, and adjusting diet, there is another way to solve this problem, which is massage. Now, I will introduce to you how to use this method to treat children's indigestion.

Here is a home pediatric massage health care method for treating baby's indigestion and poor appetite. The specific methods are as follows:

1. Press and push the four horizontal lines: The four horizontal lines acupoints are located on the transverse lines of the first interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers on the palm. During the operation, the operator holds the child's fingers with his left hand, and presses and rubs the four transverse lines acupoints with the index finger or middle finger of his right hand for about 2 to 3 minutes; the four transverse lines acupoints can also be pushed, and the four fingers of the child are put together. The operator uses the thumb of his right hand to push from the transverse line of the child's index finger to the transverse line of the little finger, and pushes 50 to 100 times. It has the effects of regulating qi, promoting the circulation of qi, harmonizing qi and blood, and eliminating bloating.

2. Press and push the Banmen point: Banmen point is located on the thenar eminence of the child's palm. During the operation, the operator holds the child's fingers with his left hand, dips the right thumb in talcum powder, and presses and rubs the Banmen acupoint. When massaging, you can do it clockwise or counterclockwise; you can also use the pushing method. Pushing from the base of the thumb to the transverse wrist line can stop diarrhea, and pushing from the transverse wrist line to the base of the thumb can stop vomiting. Pushing back and forth can adjust the spleen and stomach function. Massage for 2 to 3 minutes, pushing 50 to 100 times.

3. Push the spleen meridian points: The spleen meridian points are on the radial side of the child’s thumb. During the operation, the operator pinches the four fingers of the child's left hand with the middle finger or ring finger of his left hand, and then pinches the child's thumb with the thumb and middle finger. The operator dips the thumb of his right hand into talcum powder, and pushes the child's spleen meridian point straightly, from the tip of the thumb to the base of the thumb, push 50 to 100 times, push straight in one direction, and do not push back and forth. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach.

4. Palm massage: When operating, the operator holds the child's fingers with his left hand, dips the right thumb into talcum powder, and massages the child's palm 50 to 100 times. You can massage in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

5. Abdominal massage: The child lies flat on his back, and the operator uses the four fingers or palm of his right hand to make circular motions on the child's abdomen with the navel as the center. Massage in the direction of the large intestine is purgative and suitable for those with dry stools; massage against the direction of the large intestine is tonifying and suitable for those with loose stools. Generally, people choose to massage in half in the direction of the large intestine and half in the direction of the large intestine, and massage about 50 to 100 times. During the operation, the technique should not be too heavy, but should be appropriate; the operator's hands should not be too cold, but should be warm. It has the function of regulating the spleen and stomach.

As for how to treat indigestion in children, the method of using massage is introduced above. This method does not require injections or medication and has no side effects, but the most important thing is to persist. It will not be effective in one or two days. Press for 5-10 minutes every day and you will see results if you persist. Of course, you should also use light force so as not to hurt the baby.