Patient's question:
Patient Age: A two-and-a-half-year-old child has been physically weak, with poor stomach and intestines, stomach bloating, and hot hands and feet. Whenever they get hot, they start peeling. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Poor spleen and stomach function mainly manifests as stomach and abdominal cold pain. Eating cold or greasy foods can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, as well as loose stools.Stomach qi deficiency primarily shows symptoms like stomach bloating, stomach pain, belching, poor appetite, and post-meal fullness.
Stomach yin deficiency mainly manifests as internal heat rising, dry mouth, frequent hunger, stomach acid, dull pain and discomfort, and mouth and tongue ulcers.
Dietary adjustment is key to maintaining spleen and stomach health. Therefore, meals should be regular, with three meals eaten at fixed times and in appropriate quantities, avoiding overeating. A vegetarian diet should be the focus, with a balance of meat and vegetables. It is essential to consume plenty of vegetables and fruits to meet the body's needs and maintain regular bowel movements.
Avoid foods that are (stimulating) or difficult to digest, such as spicy, fried, dry, hard, and sticky foods. Cold foods should also be consumed in moderation.