When a baby has a fever, parents often get nervous and anxious. However, it is crucial to properly manage your baby's fever to not only relieve your child's discomfort but also to avoid further deterioration of the condition. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce you to the correct way to deal with your baby's fever, hoping to bring you valuable knowledge and experience.
First, let's understand the causes of fever. In TCM theory, fever is seen as a body's defense response, a manifestation of the body's resistance to viral or bacterial attack. When the baby has a fever, the first thing we need to do is to stay calm, and the correct way to deal with it can relieve the baby's discomfort and lower the body temperature.
The first way to deal with this is to use traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and rich experience, and some of these prescriptions are very suitable for dealing with baby fever. For example, the Ma Xing Shi Gantang recorded in the "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases" is a commonly used anti-epithetical decoction, which is composed of ephedra, gypsum, almonds and other medicines, and has the effect of antipyretic and diaphoresis. In addition, Coptis detoxification decoction is also a commonly used heat-clearing agent, which is composed of drugs such as Coptis chinensis, skullcap, and cork, which can clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and stop bleeding. These Chinese herbal formulas can not only help babies reduce fever, but also regulate physical fitness and enhance immunity.
The second treatment is the use of traditional Chinese medicine massage. TCM massage is a very effective method to regulate body functions and promote blood circulation by massaging specific acupuncture points. When dealing with your baby's fever, we can use TCM massage to promote the dissipation of heat in the body and relieve the symptoms of fever. For example, we can massage the baby's temples, Yongquan points and other acupuncture points, which can help soothe the baby's discomfort and promote the reduction of body temperature.
The third way to deal with it is to have a reasonable diet. During your baby's fever, diet is also very important. Traditional Chinese medicine theory points out that the baby's gastrointestinal function is weaker when he has a fever, so it is necessary to pay attention to the light and easy digestion of the diet. You can give your baby some warm water or warm broth to avoid greasy and irritating foods. In addition, you can add some ingredients with heat-clearing and detoxification effects to the diet, such as lotus root, cucumber, watermelon, etc., which can help reduce the baby's fever symptoms.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that the correct handling of your baby's fever not only includes the above methods, but also requires a comprehensive judgment based on the specific situation of the baby. If your baby's fever persists or is accompanied by other complications, it is recommended to seek medical attention and seek help from a professional TCM doctor or pediatrician.
In short, the baby's fever is something that makes parents uneasy, but the correct way to deal with the baby's fever is learned once and will benefit you for life. Through traditional Chinese medicine, massage and proper diet, we can provide comprehensive health care for your baby and help him recover as soon as possible. May every child grow up healthy and happy!
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References: 1"Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases".