How to Treat a 1-Year-Old Baby with Weak Spleen and Excessive Drooling?

Question

What can be done for a 1-year-old and 3-month-old baby with excessive drooling due to spleen deficiency? The baby has been diagnosed with severe drooling and weak muscles. Are there non-pharmaceutical treatment options?

Answer

For a 1-year-old and 3-month-old baby, excessive drooling caused by spleen deficiency may be related to weaker digestive system function. In addition to medication treatment, parents can take some daily health care measures to help improve the baby’s spleen and stomach function. Firstly, the baby’s diet should mainly consist of easily digestible, nutritious foods such as rice, vegetables, and lean meat. Secondly, parents can introduce some foods that have aJianpi San (tonifying the spleen) effect, such as yams, mung beans, and jujubes. Additionally, parents can promote digestion by massaging the baby’s abdomen. The specific method is to gently massage around the baby’s navel in a clockwise direction. Lastly, maintaining the baby’s oral hygiene and regularly changing the drool cloths can help prevent skin ulcers.