Patient's question:
The child is four years old. Recently, the tip of the tongue and the entire tongue edge have become red, and they are a bit purplish, with thick and greasy tongue coating. The key issue is that today there has been continuous production of eye discharge, which keeps coming back even after wiping it away. This has never happened before, and I'm very worried! Is the child experiencing a "fire" (internal heat)? How should it be treated? What medication should be taken?First follow-up question: Experts, the child often has a thick and greasy tongue coating, pale and sallow complexion, and frequently has poorly formed stools (feeling that digestion and absorption are clearly poor), but their appetite is good and they are not picky about food. Could this be due to spleen deficiency and kidney deficiency? How should it be adjusted?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Another reason for excessive eye discharge in children is the accumulation of internal heat, commonly referred to as "internal heat." This is often caused by a preference for high-calorie foods like fish, shrimp, and meat, while consuming fewer fruits and vegetables. In addition to eye discharge, symptoms may include aversion to heat, easy sweating, dry stools, and thick tongue coating. The best treatment is to modify unhealthy dietary habits, drink more water, and take some traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat, purges fire, and aids digestion if necessary.If a child suddenly develops a lot of eye discharge accompanied by eye irritation, redness, and itching, it is important to seek medical attention to check for "pink eye." In addition to using chloramphenicol eye drops and erythromycin ointment locally, personal hygiene must be emphasized. Remind the child not to rub their eyes with dirty hands, and avoid sharing face towels, basins, or other bathing items with others to prevent cross-infection.