Question
My child is 5 years old and has enuresis. Is it better to take traditional Chinese medicine before or after meals?
Answer
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, pediatric enuresis may be caused by kidney Yang deficiency. It is recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine 30-60 minutes before meals, as the drug properties are more easily released, which is beneficial for treating diseases below the waist or intestinal diseases. For drugs with irritants or those with high toxicity, it is also advisable to take them after meals to reduce damage to the gastric mucosa. Therefore, it is suggested to take the traditional Chinese medicine for treating enuresis before meals.