Is massage useful for children with diarrhea?

Massage can help children with diarrhea, but it needs to be combined with the cause of the disease. For example, infectious diarrhea needs anti-infection, and improper diet needs to be adjusted. Massage can relieve symptoms, but it cannot replace drug treatment.

1. The mechanism of massage is to stimulate specific acupuncture points, regulate spleen and stomach functions, promote digestion and absorption, and relieve diarrhea symptoms. Commonly used techniques include rubbing the abdomen, pushing the spleen meridian, pinching the spine, etc. When operating, you need to pay attention to moderate strength to avoid damaging the skin.

2. Infectious diarrhea is mostly caused by viruses or bacteria, and antiviral or antibiotic treatment is required according to the pathogen. Rotavirus diarrhea is common in infants and young children, and oral rehydration salts can be taken to prevent dehydration, and montmorillonite powder can be used to stop diarrhea when necessary.

3. Diarrhea caused by improper diet requires adjusting the diet structure, avoiding high-sugar and high-fat foods, and increasing easily digestible rice porridge, noodles, etc. For breastfed babies, mothers need to pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

4. Diarrhea caused by lactose intolerance requires the suspension of lactose-containing dairy products and the use of lactose-free formula milk powder. For children with allergic constitutions, food allergens need to be checked and contact with allergenic foods should be avoided.

5. Massage treatment should be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid improper operation that may aggravate the condition. Children with severe diarrhea, dehydration, or symptoms such as fever and vomiting should seek medical attention in a timely manner to avoid delaying treatment.

Massage can be used as an auxiliary treatment for pediatric diarrhea, but it needs to be treated comprehensively based on the cause. Parents should closely observe changes in the condition and seek medical attention in a timely manner when necessary to ensure the health of the child.