How to manage excessive liver fire in children
Disease description:
The child has not been feeling well lately. After taking him to the hospital for examination, the doctor said it's due to excessive liver heat. How should we manage excessive liver heat in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The management of excessive liver fire in children should be addressed through a comprehensive approach.
1. Diet-wise, it is important to maintain a light diet by consuming more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and fiber, such as celery, bitter melon, and pears. Spicy, greasy, fried, and other irritating foods should be avoided to reduce the burden on the liver.
2. Encourage children to engage in moderate aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or swimming, to promote blood circulation, aid in body detoxification, and alleviate excessive liver fire.
3. Parents should pay attention to children's emotional changes and create a relaxed and pleasant family atmosphere. Children should not be allowed to remain in states of tension or anger for prolonged periods, as emotional fluctuations can worsen liver fire.
4. Ensuring sufficient sleep, going to bed early and waking up early, and developing good living habits are also measures for regulating excessive liver fire.
If symptoms of excessive liver fire are severe, timely medical consultation is recommended, and traditional Chinese medicine regulation or pharmacological treatment should be conducted under medical guidance. Additionally, parents are advised to schedule regular health check-ups for children to detect and address issues promptly.
