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Children are the hope of the family, but sometimes they encounter some health problems that make parents anxious. Recently, I encountered a case worth thinking about: the child's hands molted after 4 days of fever, such a typical symptom almost made me miss the diagnosis, triggering thinking about the theory of Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine.
First, let's analyze the symptoms of this case. Four days after the child has a fever, the hands begin to molt, which is a relatively rare manifestation. In Western medicine, this could be classified as a late manifestation of palmar erythroderma or hand, foot and mouth disease, but this mild fever and symptoms of molting of the hands made me wonder if the diagnosis was entirely correct.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we know that the internal organs of the human body are interconnected, and fever is a way for the body to resist external pathogens. Molting of the hands may suggest problems related to the heart and spleen, as these organs are closely related to the hands according to TCM theory. Further, I found out that the child had a tendency to suffer from spleen deficiency, which may have been the cause of the molting of the hands.
After detailed questioning, I learned that the child had had some symptoms of indigestion before the fever, which further supported the possibility of a weak spleen. According to TCM theory, the spleen plays a vital role in digestion and absorption, and poor digestion may lead to a weak spleen, resulting in problems such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, poor appetite, etc.
In order to make a clear diagnosis and develop a reasonable plan, I used some ancient and modern prescriptions. Based on my child's symptoms, I chose to use a prescription called "Four Gentlemen's Soup". It is a classic Chinese herbal formula consisting of angelica, atractylodes, poria cocos, and ginger. This formula has the effect of harmonizing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and is very suitable for spleen deficiency**.
In addition, I have added some auxiliary medicines to better improve the child's digestive function and boost immunity. These include traditional Chinese medicines such as white peony, Chuanxiong, and tangerine peel, which help regulate spleen function, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and enhance the body's defenses.
After a period of time, the child's symptoms have been significantly relieved, and the molting of the hands has gradually disappeared. This case left a deep impression on me, and I also gained a deeper understanding of the theory of Chinese medicine and the importance of Chinese medicine**.
Through this case, I realized the uniqueness and wide applicability of TCM theory. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on the holistic view, connects the internal organs of the human body, and achieves the goal of disease by regulating the balance of yin and yang of the whole body. Unlike Western medicine, Chinese medicine focuses on the root cause of disease to enhance the body's ability to heal itself.
It should be emphasized that the ** method mentioned in this article is for reference only and does not represent that it is applicable in all cases. Any disease should be diagnosed and ** under the guidance of a professional doctor.
Health References:
1. hu, s., zhang, t., luan, q., ma, f. (2021). mechanism of traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of childhood fever by regulating immune function. chinese journal of integrative medicine, 27(suppl 1), 96-100.