Question
My child often has a white and thick tongue coating, and their stools are a bit hard and come out once a day. I give them Longmu Strong Bone Granules twice a day, and the white tongue coating has reduced, but the stools are still hard. Some people say that Longmu Strong Bone Granules are easy to cause heat. Could this be due to poor spleen and stomach function?
Answer
Based on your description, it is suggested to drink more warm water, eat more green vegetables and fruits, maintain a light diet, and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. Also, pay attention to abdominal warmth. Generally speaking, a white tongue coating is caused by coldness. If there are no special symptoms, no special treatment is usually necessary. If there are symptoms, symptomatic treatment can be applied. After catching a cold, upper respiratory tract infections such as nasal congestion, runny nose, or coughing are more likely to occur. If such symptoms arise, medication for treating upper respiratory tract infections can be used, which typically yields significant relief.