Pediatric diarrhea is a common condition among children, often referred to as one of the "four common diseases of childhood." It is caused by a variety of pathogens and etiologies, with the most common symptom being an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, which are often watery. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that this condition is due to the weakness of the spleen and stomach in children, and the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach's transportation and transformation functions under the influence of external factors. Moxibustion can be used to harmonize the spleen and stomach, balance yin and yang, and regulate the functions of the viscera, thereby achieving the effect of stopping diarrhea. (Note: The following moxibustion methods are only for children over 2 years old.)
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Infants with diarrhea need nutritious food to prevent malnutrition after diarrhea. Feeding should follow the principle of eating small amounts frequently, gradually increasing from less to more, and thickening from thin to thick. 2. Parents should not administer medication to their children without guidance. Parents can apply a hot water bottle to the child's abdomen for heat application or gently massage the belly to relieve pain. 3. During diarrhea, the skin and mucous membranes around the anus may be damaged. It is necessary to rinse with warm water after each bowel movement or change diapers promptly to prevent diaper rash and secondary infections.