Question
A seven-month-old girl weighing 12.4 pounds, prone to sweating and crying, but with normal eating and elimination habits. She was previously diagnosed with a calcium and iron deficiency and has been supplementing for a month without any acne appearing on her face. Is this situation normal?
Answer
Excessive sweating may be caused by a calcium deficiency, which is considered a sign of qi deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. Children often have weak spleen and stomach, which can lead to nutritional imbalance and excessive sweating. Weak spleen and stomach may also cause food accumulation leading to heat, which can result in acne and irritability. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for treatment to regulate the spleen and stomach. In daily life, it is advisable to feed easily digestible foods, engage in moderate exercise, and ensure adequate deep sleep. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should also pay attention to her diet.