Massage techniques for jaundice in children

When the bilirubin in human serum rises abnormally, it often causes jaundice symptoms. The main manifestation of jaundice is the yellowing of hair and skin, accompanied by symptoms such as itching and abdominal pain, which is especially common in newborn babies. Children's body resistance is weaker than that of adults, and they lack the ability to resist bacteria. Therefore, when children show symptoms of jaundice, they should not be taken lightly and need timely treatment. In fact, some massage techniques are also very effective in treating jaundice.

Treatment of jaundice with massage in children

Damp-heat yellowing (yang jaundice)

The skin or complexion is bright yellow or has a fever, and the urine is dark yellow.

Daqing Bupi 300 times, Pinggan 300 times, Qingwei 300 times, Qingtianhe Water 150 times, Qingdachang Meridian 300 times, and Boyangchi 300 times.

Cold and dampness causing jaundice (yin jaundice)

The skin is yellow and dull, the patient feels tired and exhausted, the limbs are cold, the stools are loose and grayish, and the tongue coating is greasy or slippery white.

Wailaogong 300 times, Qingbupi 300 times, Pinggan 300 times, Ermaxue 300 times, Yongquanxue 300 times.

Other treatments for neonatal jaundice

1. Light therapy

It is a simple and effective method to reduce serum unconjugated bilirubin. Place the newborn baby in a phototherapy box, protect both eyes with black eye masks to avoid damaging the retina, cover the perineum and anus with a diaper, and leave the rest of the body exposed. Use single-sided or double-sided light irradiation for 2 to 48 hours (generally not more than 4 days). Treatment can be stopped when bilirubin drops below 7 mg/dL.

2. Exchange blood therapy

Exchange transfusion can effectively reduce bilirubin, replace sensitized red blood cells and alleviate anemia. However, blood transfusion requires certain conditions and may also produce some adverse reactions, so the indications should be strictly followed.

3. Drug treatment

Supply albumin, correct metabolic acidosis, liver enzyme inducers (such as phenobarbital), and use intravenous immune globulin.

Neonatal jaundice is actually a common phenomenon, so parents don’t need to worry too much. However, if the baby has long-term jaundice, parents should be vigilant, otherwise it is easy to cause other complications and affect the baby’s health.