Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. How can infant internal heat be regulated?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be caused by an excess of stomach fire. When stomach fire is strong, it is referred to as "stomach heat" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which indicates a problem in the regulation of internal organ qi and blood in the body. It is not a very serious illness. TCM uses the term "fire" to describe certain heat-related symptoms in the body. It is recommended to use Qingwei San (Clear Stomach Powder) with modifications for treatment.Regarding your child's condition, I believe it is primarily caused by a weakened immune system. Due to low immunity, recurrent bronchitis occurs, and over time, this may manifest as interstitial pneumonia on imaging. Therefore, this diagnosis may not be entirely accurate. As long as your child's immunity is improved, the recurrent bronchitis will disappear, and the lung manifestations will also gradually resolve.
To boost your child's immunity, oral Yuipingfeng Granules and topical levamisole ointment can be used. These methods are very effective, especially the latter, which is applied directly to the child's skin without causing pain and provides rapid improvement. However, it is best to avoid consuming bird's nest, as it may lead to precocious puberty in children, which would be counterproductive.