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Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I am a parent and recently noticed that my child's tongue coating has turned white and is accompanied by bad breath problems. I am very worried that this will affect my child's physical health, and I hope you can give me some advice. Excuse me, is there a relationship between the child's white tongue coating and bad breath and the stomach? How should it be regulated?
Popular Science Answers] Dear parents, hello! Thank you for your interest in your child. The question of a child's white tongue and bad breath does have a lot to do with gastrointestinal health. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue image is one of the important indicators that reflect the functional status of the human internal organs. Tongue coating refers to a thin film on the surface of the tongue, and its color, thickness, and humidity can reflect the health of the human body. Normally, the tongue coating should be reddish, thin, and even. When a child has a white tongue, it may be caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, dampness and internal resistance.
The spleen and stomach are the source of the body's qi and blood biochemistry, and a weak spleen and stomach will lead to indigestion, loss of appetite and other problems, which will affect the color and state of the tongue coating. In addition, breath problems are also associated with dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. Bad breath problems occur when food ferments in the mouth and produces an odor. Therefore, regulating children's gastrointestinal health is the key to solving the problem of white tongue and bad breath.
In the ancient Chinese medicine formula, there is a prescription called "Jianspleen San", which is suitable for symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, indigestion and so on. Its main ingredients include ginseng, atractylodes, poria cocos, licorice, etc., which have the effects of strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, dispelling dampness and stopping diarrhea. In addition, it can also be used in conjunction with the "Four Gentlemen's Soup", which is composed of ginseng, atractylodes, poria cocos and boiled licorice, which has the effect of nourishing the spleen, strengthening the spleen and stomach.
In terms of diet, it is recommended to give children more easily digestible and light foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, etc. Avoid letting your child eat too much greasy, spicy and cold food to avoid irritating the stomach. At the same time, you can give your child some probiotics to maintain the balance of intestinal flora and improve the function of the spleen and stomach.
In addition, it is also very important to maintain a regular routine and avoid excessive fatigue and stress. Let children maintain adequate sleep and carry out appropriate outdoor activities to enhance their physical fitness and improve immunity.
In conclusion, a child's white tongue and bad breath problems are closely related to gastrointestinal health. These problems can be effectively alleviated by regulating the spleen and stomach, improving eating habits and living habits. If you have any other questions, please feel free to continue to consult. Wishing you and your children health and happiness!
References] 1Lee Dong-won. "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach" [M].Beijing: Health Press, 2005
2.Wang Qingren. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012
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