What should be done if a child has “ganji” (a traditional Chinese medicine term referring to malnutrition or digestive dysfunction, often associated with parasitic infestation or poor digestion)?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed that my child’s face has turned slightly yellow, and the child appears generally weak and lethargy. After visiting the hospital, the doctor diagnosed the condition as “ganji” (a traditional Chinese medicine term referring to infantile malnutrition or digestive dysfunction). What should we do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Children with “ganji” (a traditional Chinese medicine term referring to infantile malnutrition or digestive dysfunction) may be treated, under a physician’s guidance, with medications that promote digestion and harmonize the middle jiao (spleen-stomach function). Commonly used drugs include mosapride citrate and domperidone, which effectively enhance gastrointestinal motility and digestion. Additionally, dietary adjustments are recommended—opt for light, easily digestible foods such as millet congee or rice porridge, and avoid spicy or irritating foods.
