Patient's question:
A 3-year-old child has recently discovered that their tongue is sore and they can't even eat food. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Those caused by damp-heat in the liver and stomach meridians, characterized by white sores on the sides of the tongue, bitter taste, irritability, short and dark yellow urine, and wiry, rapid pulse. Treatment should clear the liver and gallbladder damp-heat. Use Longdan Xiegan Decoction.Those caused by toxic-heat from the heart and spleen, characterized by ulcers on the tongue surface and body, severe swelling and pain, and impaired appetite. Treatment should drain the toxic-heat from the heart and spleen. Drink more milk and stop eating spicy food. Avoid foods that cause "internal heat" (upsetting the balance). Eat more cool foods and avoid hot ones.