Question
The tip of my child’s tongue is red, with only the front part red and the rest normal. The child does not sleep on its side and is seven months old.
Answer
According to traditional Chinese medicine, a red tip of the tongue may be related to heart fire. Parents can try using massage techniques, such as pushing from the inner transverse crease of the wrist to the middle of the elbow crease on the inner side of the arm, which is known as the therapy to clear the ‘clearing of the celestial waterway’ to calm the heart fire. Additionally, if the child is diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, immediate treatment should be sought from a doctor, including gastrointestinal depressurize and cultivating good hygiene habits. Children should maintain a balanced diet and avoid irritating and cold foods.