Question
A 5-year-old child weighs only 30 jin and is 105 cm tall. The child has a normal appetite and bowel movements. Why is the child smaller than their peers? Please provide expert advice.
Answer
A child with underweight and short stature may have poor Spleen and stomachfunction, affecting their body’s absorption. Consider usingJianpi San or Si Mo Tang for tonification, and massage the child’s abdomen to promote digestion and absorption. Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture therapies can also be used to regulate the gastrointestinal system. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health.