Question
A 10-year-old boy, with normal diet and sufficient physical activity, has been experiencing persistent diarrhea since childhood. He is taller than his peers and weighs over 100 jin. He has been diagnosed with spleen and stomach deficiency. Is it appropriate to take spleen-strengthening granules (tonifying the spleen granules) regularly?
Answer
Problem Analysis: Persistent diarrhea in children should be considered as a sign of spleen and stomach deficiency. Suggestion: The use of tonifying the spleen granules is recommended. In daily life, you can use ingredients such as Chinese yam, codonopsis, atractylodes, and poria to make soups for drinking to strengthen the spleen and benefit moisture. It is advisable to avoid certain foods such as citrus fruits, grapes, and cold frozen foods. Drinking warm water or boiled water is preferable, and the intake of sweets should be reduced.