Question
My eleven-month-old child always extends his little hands when he sleeps at night, even when I cover him with a blanket, and he will wake up crying if he doesn’t. This also happens when he’s in a sleeping bag. Sometimes his hands get so cold, but he still refuses to put them down. What should I do?
Answer
This might be due to a yin deficiency issue, which is usually related to the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen governs the limbs, so this condition may be caused by spleen deficiency. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, as Western medical examinations usually do not find any abnormalities. It is very important for newborns to seek medical attention promptly to treat related diseases, and parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and treat it accordingly.