Patient's question:
The baby is 7 months old, and there is a white layer on the tongue. There are no other problems. What methods should be used to remove this accumulation of undigested food?Doctor's answer:
Here is the English translation of the provided content, with line breaks retained as they are and all Chinese text translated into English:[Nиe jǐ] The child lies face down flat. The parent uses the thumb, index, and middle fingers of both hands to (pinch) the sides of the spine, pressing and massaging as they go. The process should be repeated from bottom to top and then from top to bottom for 3–5 rounds. Perform this once every night.
[Róu Zhōngwǎn] The midpoint between the chest and the navel is the Zhōngwǎn acupoint. The parent uses the heel of the hand to rotate and massage the area twice daily.
[Mó Yǒngquán] The center of the sole of the foot is the Yǒngquán acupoint. Use the thumb to press and rotate the area 30–50 times. Perform this twice daily.
The following three methods are used to aid digestion and eliminate stagnation. The first two methods help with digestion, while the last one clears heat and calms the mind. For children with fever and digestive stagnation, all three methods can be used together, with each method applied for 10 minutes daily.
Additionally, you can grind 2 pounds of white radish, 2 ounces of ginger, and 4 stalks of green onion into a paste, heat it, and apply it to the child’s abdomen. Rub the area until the abdomen sweats. This can also help with digestion and reduce fever.