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Infants with internal heat may develop convulsions (Jingfeng) when the heat becomes severe. Severe convulsions lead to spasms; if they intensify further, the jaw becomes rigid, giving rise to the "Eight Signs" (Ba Hou). The Eight Signs refer to: spasm (Chu), grasping (Nuo), jerking (Che), trembling (Chan), retraction (Fan), drawing (Yin), darting (Cuan), and staring (Shi).

"Chu" refers to the infant's hands extending and retracting. "Nuo" refers to the opening and closing of the ten fingers. "Che" refers to movements resembling the struggle in wrestling. "Chan" refers to the head tilting abnormally. "Fan" refers to the body arching backward. "Yin" refers to the arms extending as if drawing a bow. "Cuan" refers to the eyes glaring as if angry. "Shi" refers to the eyes half-open, showing the whites, with a fixed gaze. These constitute the Eight Signs. Additionally, there are four accompanying symptoms arising from the interplay of wind-phlegm-heat due to fright, along with twenty-four specific manifestations of convulsions. However, these can be broadly categorized into two types: acute convulsions (Ji Jing) and chronic convulsions (Man Jing).

For acute convulsions, tuina therapy should employ draining (Xie) methods. This is because phlegm-fire attacks simultaneously, moving from top to bottom with rapid onset. If phlegm and fire are expelled, tuina can be effective. For chronic convulsions, tuina therapy must employ tonifying (Bu) methods, addressing the pathology moving from bottom to top. The principles of tonification and drainage are generally consistent. Treatment differs slightly between male and female infants regarding organ regulation. Parents often panic during acute convulsions, while physicians worry about chronic cases. If the child is mute, has a closed mouth, and rolled-back eyes, immediately pinch the Weiling point (BL58). Use both thumbs to pinch simultaneously; since infants' skin is tender, place a silk cloth between the thumb and skin to reduce intensity. If the child cries upon pinching, it indicates improvement; if not, other methods must be applied. If breath ceases from the nose and mouth but warmth remains in the heart region, moxa should be applied to the Renzhong point (GV26) and the heart meridians of the limbs, followed by moxibustion on the Chengshan point (BL57), which is reliable. If the fontanelle is sunken and does not pulse, death is certain; if it pulses after treatment, survival is possible. Pinch the Zhongchong point (PC9) again to assess prognosis: pain response and audible sounds indicate preserved hearing. The Dazhun point (LR1) can also be pinched to restore consciousness, and pinching Yongquan (KI1) may also revive the child. Probe for signs of life or death below the nipples; beyond this, no further discussion is needed.

Chronic convulsions often result from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, leading to food stagnation and spleen injury. Treatment should first stop vomiting and diarrhea and tonify the Spleen Meridian to prevent the formation of chronic convulsion syndrome. If spleen deficiency causes indigestion and stomach cold prevents intake of fluids and food, eye movement indicating qi deficiency and weak vomiting signify the condition of Chronic Spleen Convulsion. The face loses luster, and phlegm fills the throat. Chronic convulsions cause distress; one must tonify the spleen and clear phlegm for rapid rescue. If all methods for chronic convulsions fail, use moxa cones the size of rice grains to apply three moxibustion sessions at the Baihui point (GV20) to awaken consciousness. For persistent cough, add moxibustion to the Rugen point (ST18).

Newborns are soft-bodied with closed eyes. The cause is incomplete reception of Qi in the womb, resulting in fetal injury. Treatment should primarily focus on pinching the Weiling point (BL58). If pinching does not elicit crying, use fire-lighting moxibustion once on the Tianxin point (EX-HN14) and once on the Yongquan point (KI1). Pushing the Three Gates (San Guan) and tonifying the Lung Meridian are appropriate.