For the treatment of pediatric flatulence, acupressure points such as Tianshu (Heavenly Pivot), Zhongkou (Middle Epigastric), Umbilicus (Umbilicus), Abdomen (Abdomen), Panmen (Pan Gate), and Xiaoxiao (Small Transverse Stripes) are available.
Pediatric intestinal flatulence belongs to the category of Chinese medicine, such as “Planktonosis”, and its pathogenesis is mainly due to the dereliction of the elevation of the spleen and stomach and the blockage of qi in the intestines, so the treatment should be based on the principle of strengthening the spleen and stomach and regulating qi and eliminating stagnation.
Tianshu can regulate the large intestine, regulate qi and eliminate stagnation; Zhongkou, Navel, Abdomen, Banmen can strengthen the spleen and stomach, eliminate food and guide stagnation (promote food digestion); Xiao Hengqiao can eliminate flatulence and dissipate knots, selecting the above acupoints to perform acupressure treatment can alleviate the intestinal flatulence of pediatrics to a certain extent.
There are many causes of intestinal flatulence in children, and there are also many acupoints and methods of massage treatment. In addition, external treatment of massage should be operated and guided by professionals, and it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive regular treatment, so as to avoid damage to health.