Question
Around six months after birth, the child’s hands and feet are cold. Is this a disease? How should it be treated?
Answer
This condition may be due to Yang deficiency, which can manifest as either Heart Yang deficiency or Spleen Yang deficiency. Symptoms include pale complexion, cold hands and feet, aversion to cold, excessive sweating, loose stools, clear urine, pale lips, lack of taste, decreased appetite, pale tongue with white and moist coating, and weak pulse. Treatment should focus on warming and tonifying Yang Qi. If the child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention to avoiding the child developing picky eating habits and maintain a reasonable diet.