International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To explore the clinical effect of treating anorexia in children with traditional Chinese medicine pediatric massage. Methods The research subjects were 100 children with anorexia admitted to our hospital from January 2025 to June 2025. They were randomly divided into an observation group (treated with traditional Chinese pediatric massage) and a control group (treated with Xingpi Yanger Granules), with 50 cases in each group. Compare the symptom scores and adverse reactions of the two groups. Results The symptom scores of reduced food intake, loss of appetite, distension and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, and fatigue in the observation group were (1.13±0.20) points, (1.28±0.21) points, (1.85±0.26) points, and (1.78±0.25) points respectively. All were lower than those of the control group, which were (2.27±0.40) points, (2.30±0.46) points, (2.77±0.31) points, and (2.79±0.33) points, with significant differences (P<0.05). The adverse reactions in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The clinical effect of traditional Chinese medicine pediatric massage in the treatment of anorexia in children is remarkable. It can improve the clinical symptoms of children and reduce adverse reactions. It is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Anorexia in children; Pediatric massage in traditional Chinese medicine; Symptom score; Adverse reactions