Treatment Methods for Children with Food Indigestion and Fever

Question

How should one handle a child’s fever caused by food indigestion?

Answer

When a child has a fever due to food indigestion, consider the following methods:

1. Improve dietary structure by consuming more easily digestible and absorbable foods.
2. Supplement with probiotics to aid in adjusting intestinal function.
3. Control the amount of food given, avoiding overfeeding to prevent digestive disorders.
4. If the situation is severe, consider having the child undergo a routine stool test and consider administeringJianpi San powder (tonifying granules), Mamy Love, and other medications.
5. Provide adequate hydration to help improve indigestion.