Children with rosy and tender little faces are very adorable, and everyone wants to pinch them. However, many children have a bluish, yellowish, or pale complexion. What's the reason behind this? Let's take a look at the expert's answers.
Bluish complexion
In the clinic, it is quite common to see children with a bluish complexion and lips. The most common reasons are related to congenital heart disease. If parents notice that their child has a bluish complexion and lips, they should promptly go to the hospital for examination to rule out the possibility of congenital heart disease. Another cause of bluish complexion in some children is related to liver depression. Parents shouldn't assume that young children are carefree. Some children can be quite persistent, and when they are unhappy, they may become resentful, leading to liver qi stagnation. Especially for some children, they cry forcefully when they are unhappy, and no matter how they are comforted, their complexion will turn bluish over time. In spring, the liver should be taken care of. Parents should pay attention to ensuring smooth liver qi for their children, as it can affect their growth and development.
Yellowish complexion
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen belongs to the earth element. Children with a yellowish complexion are often related to spleen deficiency, which is related to poor eating habits, poor appetite, picky eating, and selective eating. Parents should pay attention to observing their children's condition and seek medical attention promptly if any discomfort arises.
Reddish complexion
Many children have a complexion that is not simply rosy, but rather a reddish color, which is often related to excessive heart fire. These children may also experience symptoms such as irritability, dry mouth, night sweats, and yellow urine. In this case, parents can use lotus seed hearts to brew water for their children to drink.
Pale complexion
There are also many children with a pale complexion, which is often related to lung qi deficiency. In traditional Chinese medicine, when tonifying the lungs, it is often necessary to strengthen the spleen because the spleen belongs to the earth element and the lungs belong to the metal element. According to the principle of the five elements generating each other, earth generates metal. Therefore, it is generally necessary to strengthen the spleen and tonify the lungs. Parents can let their children eat more mushrooms, lilies, Chinese yam, leeks, spinach, and other foods.
