Patient's question:
My child has been sick for about five or six days and has been taking medicine recently. However, for the past three days, he has barely eaten anything and can only manage to drink a little yogurt. But since he isn't eating, I'm worried that the medicine will do more harm to his body. What should I do? Is there any way to get him to eat?Doctor's answer:
If the child's poor appetite is caused by a cold and they are not defecating, it is beneficial for the child to fully recover. According to your description, it is not good for the child, especially since illnesses like colds cause high energy consumption in the body, so timely digestion of energy is very important. Here are some suggestions:First, carefully observe the child to see what they usually enjoy eating, and try to make them happy. As long as they defecate, it is fine—fruits like apples are suitable. Second, if the child's appetite remains poor despite efforts, and they cannot defecate, observe their mental state. If they appear listless and show other signs of inactivity, it may be necessary to seek medical attention for medication to aid digestion.
How is the child's mental state? What was their appetite like before the illness? What illness does the child have?