Patient's question:
Baby Heaven, your son might be a bit overheated these past two days. In the morning after waking up, he had a bowel movement but not much. In the afternoon, he had a little bit, and it was very difficult to push. It looked like he was straining hard. The stool was a bit larger than beans and was in small, granular pieces. Would drinking honey water help?Doctor's answer:
Children getting "hot" is a very common term. Medically, there is no such term as "getting hot." It primarily refers to children exhibiting symptoms of heat. For example, this could include constipation, sore throat, red lips, or irritability. The concept of "getting hot" also varies depending on the characteristics of different organs. If there is an excess of liver fire, it can lead to irritability. If there is an excess of heart fire, it may cause restlessness during sleep. If there is fire in the spleen and stomach, it can manifest as bad breath or indigestion, among other symptoms.