Patient's question:
My nephew often doesn't eat at home. I wonder how it is at kindergarten. Every time it's dinner time, the family has to supervise him. He doesn't eat properly, often making small movements, and it takes about an hour to finish each meal. We have to coax him to finish eating. What should I do?What kind of help is needed: How should I deal with a child who doesn't eat?
Doctor's answer:
If a child always doesn't eat dinner well, the first thing to consider is whether the child has a gastrointestinal disease or a lack of certain trace elements in the body. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination as soon as possible. If there is such a disease, it is suggested to receive timely treatment. Do not give the child snacks, because snacks not only lack nutrition but also enhance the child's fullness, directly interfering with the child's bowel movements.