Pediatric Spleen Yu is located in the spinal region, under the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline, and the location of Stomach Yu acupoint is under the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline.
The pediatric Spleen Yu and Stomach Yu are the acupoints of the spleen and stomach organs on the back, also known as the dorsal acupoints, both of which are located on the 1st lateral line of the back of the foot solar bladder meridian. Spleen Yu and Stomach Yu have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, dispelling dampness and eliminating food, etc. They are mainly used for the treatment of abdominal distension, nausea (lack of appetite, reduced food intake), vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and other diseases of the spleen, stomach, and intestines.
Children can usually massage at the above two points to eliminate food accumulation (food indigestion and stagnation in the stomach), promote appetite, stop vomiting, relieve diarrhea, laxative, etc., often with good results. Massage is best carried out under the guidance of a physician, and should not be operated blindly on its own, in order to avoid adverse consequences.