Patient's question:
What medicine should children take to strengthen the spleen if they have a spleen deficiency?Doctor's answer:
The occurrence of spleen deficiency refers to the phenomenon of weakened spleen qi. Generally, it is caused by dietary imbalances, neglecting the balance between work and rest, or prolonged illness leading to a weakened constitution.When a child suffers from spleen deficiency, parents can give them some spleen-strengthening herbal medicines. However, the best approach is to regulate their diet. For example, they can consume more sweet potatoes, red dates, Chinese yam, and so on. Here, we want to let everyone know that foods grown underground are generally good for strengthening the spleen.