Patient's question:
In the past month, he hasn't eaten a single bite of food every day. He only drinks 7 or 8 bottles of Xiwang yogurt daily. He also doesn't drink plain water; when he's thirsty, he drinks yogurt. He's basically treating yogurt as if it were water. (Ever since he was born, he has refused to drink plain water; he won't drink it unless it's sweetened.) He's currently in good spirits, loves to play and move around, but he won't eat any food. He has a bowel movement almost every day, and the amount is quite large. Apart from yogurt, he doesn't eat anything else, not even fruits.Recently, over the past 10 days, we've noticed that when he's looking at things, his head frequently turns left as if in a conditioned reflex, then returns to normal. The same thing happens when he's speaking. However, this doesn't usually occur when he's playing. Yesterday, we had an electroencephalogram (EEG) done, and it didn't reveal any abnormalities. Around the time he was 1.5 years old, he had a febrile seizure due to high fever.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, picky eating and poor appetite in children may be related to a lack of trace elements, such as iron or zinc deficiency, which can both cause decreased appetite. You can get a blood test and trace element test to see if there is a deficiency in any trace elements and treat accordingly!You can also take your child to the hospital for a trace element check and give them pediatric zinc gluconate oral solution. Get your child more sun exposure to promote calcium absorption and boost immunity. Avoid snacks and develop healthy eating habits.
Parents should arrange meals reasonably, ensure regular mealtimes, maintain hygiene, follow a regular lifestyle, and get enough sleep. Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more coarse grains,, fruits, and vegetables, and limit snacks, sweets, and drinks, especially cold ones. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can take appropriate Chinese or Western medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach and promote digestion and absorption.