What should children with mouth ulcers eat to relieve internal heat?
Disease description:
The baby has been feeling unwell recently, with frequent mouth ulcers and loss of appetite. Could you please advise what children with mouth ulcers should eat to relieve internal heat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
When children develop mouth ulcers, to reduce internal heat and promote healing, the following dietary recommendations can be followed:
1. Eat more heat-clearing foods: Such as mung beans, bitter melon, winter melon, and eggplant. These foods have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving summer heat, and quenching thirst, which can help alleviate discomfort caused by mouth ulcers.
2. Increase intake of fresh fruits: For example, pears and watermelons. These fruits are not only rich in water and vitamins, but also have a cooling nature that helps clear internal heat and relieve mouth ulcers.
3. Supplement with appropriate vitamins: Particularly the B-complex vitamins, which help improve the health of oral mucosa and promote the healing of mouth ulcers.
4. Avoid consuming irritating foods: Such as spicy or fried foods, which may worsen symptoms of mouth ulcers.
If you have any concerns, please consult a relevant healthcare professional.
