Excessive Sweating in Children
Children with weak spleen function are often characterized by poor growth and development compared to normal children. They may experience excessive sweating, night crying, loss of appetite, bad breath, sparse and dull hair, pale or sallow complexion, dry or loose stools, fatigue, cold hands and feet, or hot palms, frequent colds, coughing, and other symptoms. The tongue may appear pale with a thin or peeled coating, and the pulse may be weak.
Symptoms
Children with weak spleen function often have poor growth and development.
They may experience excessive sweating, night crying, loss of appetite, sparse and dull hair, pale complexion, or sallow complexion, dry or loose stools, fatigue, cold hands and feet, or hot palms, frequent colds, coughing, and other symptoms. The tongue may appear pale with a thin or peeled coating, and the pulse may be weak. Laboratory tests may reveal anemia, low levels of immunoglobulins, and micronutrient deficiencies. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests actively treating the root cause of weak spleen function in order to reduce or prevent respiratory tract infections. Common methods include tonifying spleen and qi, strengthening the body's defenses, and nourishing qi and yin.
Modern medicine believes that excessive sweating in children is often a physiological phenomenon due to their active metabolism and high levels of physical activity. Children with rickets may sweat excessively after excessive daytime activities and during sleep. In addition, excessive sweating can also occur in conditions such as active pulmonary tuberculosis, autonomic nervous dysfunction, and rheumatic fever. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this condition is caused by imbalances in yin and yang and weakened skin pores. It is often related to yin deficiency in the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Common symptoms include sweating all over the body during sleep, with sweating stopping upon waking, accompanied by restlessness, heat in the chest, dry mouth, and thirst.
Massage Method 1
1. Common Techniques
(1) Massage the lung meridian 200 times, the heart meridian 200 times, and the kidney meridian 200 times.
(2) Rub the kidney top for 1 minute, and rub the kidney lines for 2 minutes.
(3) Massage the spleen meridian 200 times, and retreat the six organs 200 times.
(4) Rub the Yongquan point 30 times.
(5) Pinch the spine 5-10 times.
2. Additional Techniques
(1) Heart yin deficiency type: Symptoms include sweating during sleep that stops upon waking, accompanied by palpitations, restlessness, vivid dreams, hot hands and feet, red tongue, thin coating with little saliva. Additional techniques:
- Clear Tianhe water 100 times, clear the liver meridian 200 times.
- Massage Baihui point 10 times.
- Massage Shenmen point 20 times.
(2) Lung yin deficiency type: Symptoms include sweating during sleep that stops upon waking, accompanied by coughing, shortness of breath, sticky phlegm, restlessness, and heat in the chest. The tongue is red with little coating. Additional techniques:
- Clear Tianhe water 200 times, massage Xiaotianxin point 20 times.
- Clear the large intestine meridian 100 times, retreat the six organs up to 300 times.
- Rub Fengfu point 0 times.
(3) Kidney yin deficiency type: Symptoms include sweating during sleep that stops upon waking, accompanied by sore and weak lower back, lower back pain, restlessness, and heat in the chest. The tongue is red with little coating. Additional techniques:
- Boost the kidney meridian up to 400 times.
- Rub the kidney top up to 2 minutes.
- Rub Yongquan point up to 100 times.
Massage Method 2
1. Common Techniques
(1) Press and tap Zusanli, Zusanli, and Taixi points for 1 minute each.
(2) The child lies on their back, and the parent uses the thumb and the other four fingers to knead the inner side of the limbs for 2-5 minutes.
(3) The child lies face down, and the parent uses the thumb to press and massage the Xinshu, Feishu, Pishu, and Shenshu points for 1 minute each.
(4) Pinch the Yinxi point 30 times.
Lifestyle Adjustment
(1) In addition to massage therapy, it is important to identify the cause of the condition and provide appropriate treatment.
(2) Strengthen the child's constitution and pay attention to a balanced diet, with an emphasis on high-protein and vegetable-based foods. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods.
(3) During the massage process, herbal medicines that nourish yin, clear heat, and stop sweating can be used to enhance the therapeutic effect.
