Jingfeng, also known as convulsions, is a common condition in children characterized by limb twitching, upward eye movement, and altered consciousness. There are two types of jingfeng: acute and chronic. Now let's talk about how to use massage to treat jingfeng in children.
Etiology and Pathogenesis of Jingfeng in Children
External factors such as wind, heat, phlegm, fire, fright, and food stagnation are the main causes of jingfeng. Children, due to their pure yang constitution, are more susceptible to external pathogenic factors and experience rapid heat transformation. Excessive heat generates wind, and the interaction between wind and heat consumes body fluids, leading to the formation of phlegm. Phlegm and heat accumulate and obstruct the flow of qi, resulting in jingfeng. In addition, insufficient congenital kidney qi, long-term loss of body fluids due to chronic illness, insufficient yin and blood, and lack of nourishment of tendons and meridians can also cause limb stiffness, arching, and spasms.
Principles of Massage for Jingfeng in Children
For acute jingfeng, the main principles are clearing heat, dispelling wind, resolving phlegm, and calming the mind. For chronic jingfeng, the main principle is tonifying deficiency and supporting the body.
Common Massage Techniques for Jingfeng in Children
Tianmen, Renzhong, Shixuan (Shiwang), Laolong, Duanzheng, Erren Shangma, Jingning, Weiling, Daotianxin, Naquchi, Najianjing, Naweizhong, Nakunlun; when using these techniques, it is not necessary to use all of them, depending on when the child's convulsions stop.
Differentiation and Treatment of Jingfeng in Children with Massage
For acute jingfeng: add massage to the heart meridian and liver meridian. Retreating water from the six fu organs, clearing the Tianhe water channel, pressing Tiantu, pushing the spine, pressing Fenglong.
For chronic jingfeng: add rubbing Baihui, tonifying the spleen meridian, tonifying the stomach meridian, clearing the liver meridian, rubbing Xiaotianxin, rubbing Zhongwan, massaging the abdomen, pinching the spine, rubbing Zusanli.
Nursing Do's and Don'ts for Children with Jingfeng
1. Jingfeng in children is a severe symptom of the nervous system and should be controlled as soon as possible to prevent brain cell damage. Comprehensive therapy should be adopted for severe cases.
2. High fever-induced convulsions should be treated to reduce fever and prevent recurrence.
3. For children with persistent convulsions and excessive phlegm and saliva, they should be placed in a lateral position and a gauze-wrapped tongue depressor can be placed between the upper and lower teeth to facilitate breathing and the flow of phlegm and saliva.
4. Children with jingfeng should avoid consuming fatty foods and focus on a vegetarian liquid diet. After the condition improves, attention should be paid to nutritional supplementation. Those who lack vitamin D and calcium should supplement in a timely manner.
