Fever refers to an increase in body temperature and can be caused by various diseases. It is a common clinical symptom. In addition to fever caused by external factors, lung and stomach heat, there is also internal heat due to yin deficiency in children. Let's take a look at how to use massage for children with yin deficiency and internal heat.
Causes and pathogenesis of yin deficiency and internal heat in children
Children may have insufficient innate endowment, liver and kidney yin deficiency, or postnatal malnutrition, weak qi and blood, and insufficient yin fluid. Prolonged illness or yin damage can also lead to internal generation of heat.
Massage prescription for children with yin deficiency and internal heat
Main symptoms: afternoon fever, hot palms and soles, night sweats or spontaneous sweating, emaciation, restlessness, insomnia, red tongue with thin coating, rapid pulse, and pale purple fingerprints.
Treatment principle: nourish yin and clear heat.
Massage prescription: rub Er Ma, tonify the kidney meridian, tonify the spleen meridian, tonify the lung meridian, clear the Tianhe water, rub Yongquan, stimulate Neiguan, and rub Zusanli.
Massage techniques for children with yin deficiency and internal heat
Rub Er Ma: Use the thumb to rub the back of the hand at the joint between the ring finger and the little finger, 100-500 times.
Tonify the kidney meridian: Use the index and middle fingers to push the spiral surface of the distal phalanx of the little finger, 100-500 times, pushing towards the fingertips.
Tonify the spleen meridian: Use the thumb to push the spiral surface of the distal phalanx of the thumb, 100-500 times, pushing from the fingertips towards the base of the finger.
Tonify the lung meridian: Use the index and middle fingers to push the spiral surface of the distal phalanx of the ring finger, 100-500 times, pushing towards the base of the finger.
Clear the Tianhe water: Use the index and middle fingers to push the middle of the forearm 100-300 times, pushing from the wrist towards the elbow.
Rub Yongquan: Use the thumb to rub the depression in the middle of the sole towards the toes, 50-100 times.
Stimulate Neiguan: Use the thumb to rub the Neiguan point in the palm 100-300 times.
Rub Zusanli: Use the thumb to rub the area 3 inches below the outer knee, about 1 finger-width from the outer side of the tibia, 50-100 times.
Explanation of massage prescription for children with yin deficiency and internal heat
Tonifying the kidney and lung meridians can nourish the kidneys and nourish the lungs, strengthen water to control fire; clearing the Tianhe water and stimulating Neiguan can harmonize yin and yang, clear empty heat; tonifying the spleen meridian and rubbing Zusanli can invigorate the spleen and stomach, and improve appetite; rubbing Yongquan can guide heat downward.
Nursing do's and don'ts for children with yin deficiency and internal heat
1. The child should rest in bed and drink plenty of water.
2. If a child with high fever experiences frequent vomiting, restlessness, or drowsiness, be vigilant and seek medical treatment in a timely manner. Do not take it lightly.
