Symptoms of weak spleen and stomach in infants and young children

It is also quite common for infants and young children to have weak spleen and stomach. After all, the stomachs of children at this stage are relatively weak. Catching a cold or eating unclean food may lead to such symptoms. At this time, the child will have symptoms of indigestion, and sometimes constipation or diarrhea. Because of indigestion, malnutrition may occur, and white spots may appear on the nails.

Symptoms of weak spleen and stomach in infants and young children

Children's weak spleen and stomach are mostly caused by long-term irregular diet, excessive consumption of raw and cold foods, long-term use of antibiotics or certain diseases. Children with weak spleen and stomach often have yellow complexion or uneven facial pigmentation, sparse hair, thinness, brittle nails with white spots, and often have paroxysmal umbilical pain that is sometimes mild and sometimes severe.

Children with weak spleen and stomach and internal coldness have a good appetite, but have frequent and large bowel movements, and they defecate immediately after eating. Children with weak spleen and stomach and internal heat have a poor appetite, dry stools, and defecation only once every two or three days.

How to treat weak spleen and stomach

To prevent weak spleen and stomach, parents must feed their children properly, not eat too much meat, and avoid food poisoning; do not abuse some heat-clearing and fire-purging drugs, so as not to hurt the stomach with bitter and cold food, and do not eat too much snacks. Children with weak spleen and stomach and internal coldness should develop the habit of drinking hot drinks and should not eat too much yogurt to avoid disrupting the acid-base balance in the intestine. You can eat more yam, taro, pumpkin, and coix seed, and less greasy and cold food.

Children with internal heat should eat less dry, fried, and spicy foods, drink less liquid protein foods such as milk, and eat more foods such as pumpkin, carrots, and kelp. You can give your baby medicines that have the effects of clearing heat, digesting food and promoting bowel movements. Parents should remember not to overuse cold medicines just because their baby has dry stools.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms and treatment methods of spleen deficiency in babies. After having children, parents should learn more about parenting and disease knowledge. When taking care of a child, you should always observe the child's condition to see if it is normal. When you find that your child has symptoms of weak spleen and stomach, you can use the above method to regulate him.