Should children periodically detox their livers?

The article was consulted with Specialist II Chung Thi Mong Thuy - Pediatrician - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatal, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Children with boils, rashes, digestive disorders make many parents think that their children have "hot liver" and tell each other to buy antidote for their children to drink. So what is the liver antidote? Should children detox the liver or not?

The liver is one of the body's largest and most important organs, acting as the body's natural filter. The liver helps to cleanse the body of toxins and produces bile that helps in the digestion of food. When the liver is diseased, the body cannot effectively filter toxins, which can lead to a number of symptoms such as:
Itching Yellowing of the skin Swollen, swollen glands Blood vessel problems Fatigue Nausea Diarrhea

However, in reality a lot of hype about the function of liver antidotes is made. Not based on scientific evidence.
The use of this detox drug needs the guidance of a doctor, to avoid poisoning due to the use of heat-clearing drugs.

Therefore, if you see that your child has symptoms such as pimples, rashes, you should take the child to a medical facility to examine and diagnose the cause. Arbitrarily using antidote to the liver can cause increased pressure on the liver, harming not only the liver but also other organs in the body such as the stomach, kidneys,...

A healthy liver is important for maintaining a child's overall health, so periodic administration of a liver antidote to a child is not necessary. In some cases, they can even be dangerous. A healthy lifestyle along with a balanced diet and regular consultation with your doctor are more valuable to liver health than any liver detox regimen.
Parents can help children "detoxify the liver" effectively by methods such as giving children more water (boiled water or fruit juice ..) because water is an important factor in helping the liver and kidneys. work better, eliminate toxins through urine, sweat.
When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.

When a child has abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
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