Patient's question:
A child who is three months old has redness on the tip of their tongue. Is it due to a vitamin deficiency? In the past few days, he has been experiencing nausea and vomiting. He has been eating only steamed buns and millet rice for a week. Could this be caused by a vitamin deficiency?Doctor's answer:
The tip of the tongue is a reflection area for the heart and lungs. A red tip of the tongue indicates heart fire. The main manifestation of heart fire is a red tongue tip. If you have an upper heat condition, you should consume some cooling foods. Temporarily avoid taking medicine. Once nausea and vomiting have completely recovered, gradually adjust your diet. Pay attention to drinking plenty of water, with light and easily digestible liquid foods as the foundation. Avoid greasy and irritating foods, and avoid extreme cold. Be mindful of preventing cold exposure. If necessary, acupuncture treatment in the pediatric acupuncture department may be required.