Question
A 2.5-year-old child frequently experiences map-like changes in the tongue coating and has bad breath. The parents have taken the child to see a doctor, who diagnosed it as poor digestion and prescribed digestive medication, but the symptoms have not improved and have persisted for half a year. The child’s eating habits are unstable, with some days of poor appetite and others of normal appetite. What could be the possible causes of this situation, and how should it be handled?
Answer
The symptoms the child is experiencing may be related to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. The following measures are recommended for adjustment: Firstly, consider using medications that strengthen the spleen and benefit the stomach for treatment. Secondly, pay attention to the child’s dietary habits, choosing easily digestible foods, and adopting a method of small and frequent meals. Avoid giving overly greasy or stimulating foods. Additionally, maintaining good oral hygiene is also important, which helps alleviate the problem of bad breath. By combining these measures, it can help improve the child’s overall condition.