Can I pinch the Renzhong point when a child has convulsions?

It is not recommended to pinch the Ren Zhong point when a child has convulsions. Pinching the Ren Zhong point not only has no scientific basis, but may also cause more risks due to misoperation. The correct way to deal with it is to keep the child's airway open and send to the doctor as soon as possible.

Convulsions in children are mostly caused by fever (febrile convulsions), hypoglycemia, epilepsy and other reasons, and are specifically manifested as body rigidity, convulsions, eyes rolling up, loss of consciousness and so on. Pinching the Ren Zhong point is believed to stimulate nerves to restore consciousness, but in fact, convulsions are an abnormal state of high excitement of the nervous system, and simply stimulating the acupoints does not help to alleviate the condition. At the same time, pinching the Ren Zhong point too hard may cause skin damage or pain, exacerbating the patient's stress response. When parents pinch the Ren Zhong point with the wrong technique in a panic, they are likely to ignore more important first aid measures, such as maintaining a clear airway. In the face of convulsions, parents need to avoid letting the child's throat collapse or foreign objects blocking the airway to prevent aspiration of vomit or suffocation. The child's head can be tilted to one side, and the chin can be gently supported to facilitate breathing. Closely observe the time when the symptoms are relieved, and call the emergency number at the same time.

Convulsions in children are mostly caused by fever (febrile convulsions), hypoglycemia, epilepsy and other reasons, and are specifically manifested as body rigidity, convulsions, eyes rolling up, loss of consciousness and so on. Pinching the Ren Zhong point is believed to stimulate nerves to restore consciousness, but in fact, convulsions are an abnormal state of high excitement of the nervous system, and simply stimulating the acupoints does not help to alleviate the condition. At the same time, pinching the Ren Zhong point too hard may cause skin damage or pain, exacerbating the patient's stress response. When parents pinch the Ren Zhong point with the wrong technique in a panic, they are likely to ignore more important first aid measures, such as maintaining a clear airway. In the face of convulsions, parents need to avoid letting the child's throat collapse or foreign objects blocking the airway to prevent aspiration of vomit or suffocation. The child's head can be tilted to one side, and the chin can be gently supported to facilitate breathing. Closely observe the time when the symptoms are relieved, and call the emergency number at the same time.

If your child has a history of febrile convulsions, you should preventively control their body temperature and take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever in time. For symptoms of hypoglycemia, you can bring sugary drinks as an emergency supplement. For those who have been diagnosed with epilepsy, anti-epileptic drugs such as sodium valproate, lamotrigine or carbamazepine should be used according to doctor's instructions. In case of sudden convulsions, you must handle them calmly instead of pinching the Ren Zhong point to effectively protect your child's safety. After the symptoms are relieved, you should go to the neurology department in time to identify the cause and further treat it. Parents' scientific response is particularly important!