Patient's question:
A child around 5 years old has recently been experiencing frequent complaints of leg pain, for no apparent reason. Could you please tell me what are the benefits of Tui Shi (nailing the spine) for children?Doctor's answer:
The method of "nailing the spine" has the effects of harmonizing yin and yang, strengthening the spleen and stomach, dredging meridians, and promoting qi and blood circulation. This method is often used to treat pediatric malnutrition and anorexia. Normal and healthy children can use it. Hello, you can apply local heat, pay attention to hygiene. Anorexia is caused by a lack of trace element zinc in the body. Children with zinc deficiency can be given more foods rich in zinc, such as seafood, animal liver, lean meat, fish eggs, peanuts, walnuts, etc. If the zinc deficiency is severe, medication should be chosen according to the doctor's diagnosis to supplement zinc.