Question
What are the symptoms of spleen deficiency in 12-year-old children?
Answer
Spleen deficiency is most commonly characterized by spleen qi deficiency and spleen yang deficiency, often presenting with symptoms such as abdominal bloating, stuffiness, weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, or stools that are hard at first and then loose. There may also be symptoms such as constipation due to spleen deficiency, decreased appetite, and edema. Spleen deficiency can easily lead to cold extremities and loose stools. It is recommended to strengthen nutrition, diversify diet, eat more fruit purees and vegetable purees, consume light and warm foods, and give the baby AD drops and calcium gluconate. Additionally, taking Xuhuan Zhen (a traditional Chinese medicine for stopping night sweats) and getting plenty of sunlight are suggested.