Children with yellow hands and feet

Children’s yellow hands and feet are often caused by dietary factors, anemia, liver and gallbladder diseases, etc. It is necessary to seek medical attention in time to clarify the specific causes and then treat the symptoms. Common causes and treatment 1, dietary factors: such as excessive consumption of oranges, carrots, mangoes and other foods, resulting in excessive carotene in the body and cause metabolic disorders, and then appear yellow skin. It is usually a normal physiological phenomenon and no special treatment is needed. The skin color can be restored after stopping consumption. 2. It can be treated with deworming drugs such as albendazole and praziquantel as prescribed by the doctor, and pay attention to diet and children’s personal hygiene, keep food and hands clean to effectively avoid re-infection; 3, liver and biliary diseases: such as jaundice hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, etc., which can manifest as poor appetite, yellowing of skin such as hands, feet and sclera, as well as yellow urine and other symptoms. Liver and kidney function and abdominal ultrasound examination are needed to clarify the cause. Anti-viral treatment can be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor with bile-supporting drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid and adenosylmethionine. Precautions suggest that children can drink more water in daily life and avoid greasy food, such as fried chicken and barbecue, which may cause indigestion. Children with liver and biliary diseases need to pay attention to a light diet, avoid overeating, increase the intake of kiwi, orange, amaranth and other foods, and review liver function regularly.