Question
My child is 3 years and 7 months old, male. His tongue always appears white, and various digestive aids don’t seem to help much. What should I do?
Answer
A white tongue in a baby is a normal physiological phenomenon; a normal tongue has a thin, white coating. If the tongue coating is significantly thickened and accompanied by halitosis, it may indicate poor digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, abnormal secretion of digestive juices, and reversed stomach Qi. Choose light, soft, and easy-to-digest foods to eat. Consider taking a multivitamin B complex, Shen Zhu Er Kang syrup, and multi-enzyme tablets for adjustment and treatment. Pay attention to having your child eat fewer snacks and more fruits and vegetables like apples, bananas, kiwis, avocados, carrots, and tomatoes.