Question
My child has been experiencing some diarrhea lately. We’ve heard that you can give the child a massage. Is this effective?
Answer
When a child has diarrhea, their gastrointestinal activity is more active. If massage is performed, it may further increase gastrointestinal activity, potentially worsening the diarrhea. While there is some scientific basis for traditional Chinese medicine massage, it is recommended to primarily use Western medical treatment methods for better efficacy.