Regulating a child’s qi and blood deficiency

The methods of regulating qi and blood deficiency in children mainly include medication and dietary regimen. For children’s qi and blood deficiency caused by congenital insufficiency, acquired weakness of the spleen and stomach, prolonged illness and other illnesses, they can be treated by taking medicines that have the effects of tonifying qi and nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, such as Ba Zhen Granules and Strengthening the Spleen and Promoting Blood Granules. Bazhen Granules is composed of Radix Codonopsis, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria and other drugs, with the effect of replenishing qi and benefiting blood, used for qi and blood deficiency, yellowish face, loss of appetite, weakness of limbs, excessive menstruation. Its adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear, note that it should not be taken at the same time with cold and flu medicines, and should not be taken at the same time when taking this drug, quinoa or its preparations. Strengthening the spleen and blood granules consists of Codonopsis, Astragalus, Chinese yam, licorice and other drugs, has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the blood and tranquilizing the spirit, used for children with weak spleen and stomach and heart and spleen deficiency type of iron-deficiency anemia; adults with qi and blood deficiency type of iron-deficiency anemia. Its adverse reactions include: during the period of taking the drug, some children may have black teeth, which may disappear gradually after stopping the drug. Black stools may be produced because iron combines with hydrogen sulfide in the intestine to produce black iron sulfide, thus making the stools black, so patients do not need to worry about it. The patient should not be concerned. Epigastric pain and constipation can be seen. A small number of children after taking the drug, can be seen transient loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea, most can be relieved on their own. In addition, it is necessary to develop the eating habit of reasonable diet, balanced nutrition, light diet, regular work and rest, maintain sufficient sleep, moderate physical exercise, enhance immunity, to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of qi and blood deficiency in daily life. If medication is needed, it should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician.