Experience in treating anorexia in children with internal and external combination of spleen and stomach regulating liver
Anorexia in children is mainly related to the spleen,stomach,and liver.The weak spleen and stomach in children can often be caused by improper feeding,lack of emotional flow,spleen dysfunction,gastric disharmony,and liver dysfunction.The use of spleen and stomach regulating liver methods has achieved good results in clinical practice.The spleen-moving method includes tonifying the zhongjiao and supplementing qi,promoting qi to dry dampness,clearing heat and dampness,warming the zhongjiao and dispelling coldness.The method of harmonizing the stomach includes four meth-ods:digestion and stagnation,promoting qi and removing fullness;harmonizing the stomach to reduce adverse reactions,unblocking the internal organs and removing distension;soothing the liver and stomach;nourishing yin and generating flu-ids.The method of regulating the liver includes soothing the liver and relieving depression,promoting qi and relieving distension;calming the liver and stomach,promoting qi and relieving depression;transforming dampness and promoting water circulation,nourishing blood and softening the liver.At the same time,emphasis is placed on the comprehensive treatment of pediatric tuina,acupoint application,and needling of the sifeng(EX-UE10)to achieve the goal of treating both the symptoms and the root cause.One proven case is presented for verification.
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