What should I do if my child has excessive internal heat (fire)?
Disease description:
My child is 11 years old. Recently, he hasn't been drinking enough water, which has caused excessive internal heat ("fire"). Blisters have appeared on his mouth, and I would like to know how to address excessive internal heat in children.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
When children show symptoms of excessive internal heat, parents can take the following measures to help alleviate the condition:
1. Increase water intake: Encourage children to drink warm boiled water in small amounts frequently, which helps promote metabolism and relieve symptoms of excessive internal heat.
2. Adjust diet: Consume more cooling foods such as mung bean porridge, lotus seed porridge, dragon fruit, and watermelon. Avoid fried, spicy, and other irritating foods.
3. Regulate the environment: Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and humidity, and avoid keeping the child in a dry or overly hot environment for extended periods.
4. Manage emotions: Pay attention to the child's emotional changes and prevent irritability from worsening symptoms of internal heat.
5. Medication: If symptoms of excessive internal heat are severe, parents may, under a doctor's guidance, use traditional Chinese patent medicines such as Sān Gōng Zǐ Xiǎo Ér Qī Xīng Chá (Seven Stars Tea for Children) to help regulate the condition.
If parents have any concerns, it is recommended to seek timely medical advice.
