Question
What causes a nine-month-old baby’s palms and soles to feel hot?
Answer
In traditional Chinese medicine, hand and foot warmth is categorized into two types: malnutrition leading to spleen deficiency and blood deficiency with yin deficiency. One of the reasons for this could be irregular eating habits, such as overeating, eating at irregular times, frequently snacking, which can damage the spleen and stomach functions over time, leading to improper digestion and the formation of phlegm and retention.