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Childhood cross-leg rubbing syndrome is a manifestation of behavioral disorders in children, more common in girls, and may be related to neurological disorders. It is more prevalent in infants and toddlers, with the peak incidence occurring between the ages of 1 and 3. During episodes, the child remains conscious, with both lower limbs extended and crossed or tightly pressed together, hands clenched or grasping objects. Girls may also prefer sitting on hard surfaces, holding their legs or lower limbs, or pressing objects between their legs. Boys often lying prone on the surface and rubbing back and forth. During episodes, boys may experience penile erection, urethral cavity edema, while girls may have increased vaginal, accompanied by flushed face, sweating, heavy breathing, and perineal muscle contraction. Each episode lasts several minutes or longer, with severe cases being continuous. If the child's movements are interrupted during an episode, they often become agitated and cry, requiring them to return to their original state. A small number of patients may have pinworms or vulvitis. The youngest reported age is 2 months, and the oldest is 7-8 years old. During episodes, attention can be diverted, and education and care can be strengthened. Medication may be necessary when needed, with traditional Chinese medicine regulation showing certain efficacy, particularly with spleen-strengthening and kidney-tonifying herbs.