Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. Could you please tell me what causes poor appetite in children?Doctor's answer:
The child has poor appetite. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the most common reason is due to disharmony of the spleen and stomach and dysfunction of transportation and transformation. Generally, adjusting the spleen and stomach can yield results. This condition is not contradictory to the Western medicine's view that poor appetite is caused by deficiencies in trace elements, especially zinc. In addition to medication, methods such as massage and moxibustion can be used. It is also important to improve dietary habits, avoid excessive cold drinks, and cultivate a regular and restrained lifestyle.