Patient's question:
The girl is seven months old, weighing 12.4 pounds. She loves sweating and crying, but her eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating are all normal. She was previously tested and found to be deficient in calcium and iron, and has been taking supplements for a month. Recently, she has developed acne on her face. She hasn't grown any in the past month—is that normal?Doctor's answer:
Baby sweats excessively due to calcium deficiency, which is considered qi deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. Children often have a weak spleen, so they frequently suffer from nutritional deficiencies that lead to excessive sweating. Moreover, a weak spleen can also cause food stagnation that turns into internal heat, potentially triggering acne and irritability. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine department in a hospital for herbal medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach. In the meantime, feed the child with easily digestible foods, engage in appropriate exercise, and ensure sufficient deep sleep. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should also pay attention to her diet.