When a baby is infected by external evils and has symptoms such as injury to the stomach, it often leads to vomiting and diarrhea. This condition usually occurs concurrently with a cold or other illness. Below, we will teach you the pediatric massage techniques for vomiting and diarrhea in babies.
Main Symptoms of Vomiting and Diarrhea in Babies
It is often associated with a cold, so there may be symptoms of chills or fever, as well as a strong feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Generally, vomiting occurs before diarrhea.
Main Acupoints for Vomiting and Diarrhea in Babies
1. Rub Xiaotianxin acupoint for 3 minutes, and rub Yiwo Feng acupoint for 3 minutes.
2. Massage the Shenshu meridian for 5 minutes, and massage the Qingbanmen acupoint for 5 minutes.
3. Perform reverse manipulation on the Neibagua acupoint for 2 minutes, perform four horizontal strokes for 4 minutes, and rub the Hegu acupoint for 1 minute.
Effects of Massage on the Main Acupoints for Vomiting and Diarrhea
Rubbing Xiaotianxin and Yiwo Feng can dispel wind and eliminate evils.
Massaging the Shenshu meridian and Qingbanmen acupoint can clear heat and nourish yin, and can alleviate the feeling of chills or fever caused by a cold.
Performing reverse manipulation on the Neibagua acupoint, four horizontal strokes, and rubbing the Hegu acupoint can harmonize stomach qi and aid digestion.
Additional Acupoints for Massage on Vomiting and Diarrhea in Babies
1. Spend 1 minute on Yin and Yang separation.
Massage the Qingxiaosan meridian for 10 minutes, rub the Erlin Shangma acupoint for 4 minutes, and perform Qingtianhe manipulation for 1 minute.
Press the Weizhong acupoint for 1 minute, press the Quze acupoint for 1 minute, press the Tianshu acupoint for 1 minute, and press and rub the Shenque acupoint for 1 minute.
Effects of Massage on the Additional Acupoints for Vomiting and Diarrhea
Yin and Yang separation can harmonize the yin and yang in the body and alleviate disorder.
Massaging the Qingxiaosan meridian, rubbing the Erlin Shangma acupoint, and performing Qingtianhe manipulation can alleviate diarrhea, clear heat, and diuretic effects. The Qingxiaosan meridian is an effective acupoint for stopping diarrhea, so it is recommended to spend more time massaging it.
Pressing the Weizhong, Quze, Tianshu, and Shenque acupoints can relieve bloating, alleviate the symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, and effectively alleviate abdominal pain.
