Patient's question:
My child has always had a poor appetite. Other children who are younger than him eat more than he does. He is only 75 cm tall, which is considered short, and I don't want to take him for trace element tests because I think blood tests are too scary for such a young child. Could you please advise what my child should be supplemented with in this situation?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if a child has poor appetite and slow growth, it is considered to be caused by indigestion and stomach upset. To stabilize this issue, it is necessary to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and supplement digestive vitamins and trace elements. For this problem, the height and weight of the parents should also be taken into account. If the parents have ideal height and weight, the child can achieve ideal height and weight by cleansing the gastrointestinal tract, reducing internal heat, enhancing nutrition, and supplementing digestive vitamins and trace elements. Pay attention to enhancing nutrition; it is essential to first cleanse the stomach for long-term issues and reduce internal heat. Only when the child's appetite returns to normal can dietary therapy be used to help with growth and development.