Question
A 16-month-old grandson has been running a fever for several days and has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. Although the inflammation has been reduced after taking antipyretic and anti-inflammatory medication, the body temperature rises again to 38.5 to 39 degrees after the medication wears off, and this has been going on for 8 days. During this time, the child has been feeling restless and has no appetite, and has seen doctors multiple times but no other issues have been found. Experts, what methods can help alleviate this situation?
Answer
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, pediatric fever is usually caused by external pathogens invading, leading to a struggle between the body’s healthy and unhealthy forces. Common treatment methods for pediatric fever include clearing the lung meridian, massaging the Taiyang point, clearing the Tianhe River method, and pushing the spine through massage techniques. These methods help to unblock meridians, clear heat and relieve symptoms, thereby achieving a fever-reducing effect. For prolonged low-grade fever, it may be due to chronic illness causing yin deficiency leading to heat up. In this case, techniques such as massaging the Neilao Palace, clearing the Tianhe River, massaging the Zusanli point, and pushing the Yongquan point can be used to regulate organ functions, guide heat downward, and clear away heat up. Massage methods are simple, painless, and have no side effects, allowing parents to perform them at home.