Patient's question:
In the first three months, eating was fine, but then I haven't been very interested in food lately. What's going on? And I always have stomach problems. Is it serious now? Will it affect my child's digestive function in the future? How did this situation develop? Is it because I'm feeding them too much? Every time I make something for my baby, they eat just a few bites, no matter what. When will this improve? Do I need to keep taking digestive medicine? And at night, they also don't sleep well and keep moving. Is this situation serious? I'm quite worried. Thank you for giving me some advice. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of zinc deficiency mainly include: loss of appetite. When zinc deficiency occurs, the function of taste buds declines, leading to reduced sense of taste, poor appetite, increased bowel movements, and weakened absorption capacity. 2. Poor growth and development. 3. Sparse, yellowish hair. 4. Increased susceptibility to colds. Zinc deficiency weakens the immune system, making individuals more prone to various infectious diseases, including nausea, vomiting, and colds.Zinc supplementation is best achieved through dietary intake. Consume more zinc-rich foods such as fish, lean meat, animal liver and kidneys, eggs, dairy products, and aquatic shellfish like oysters, scallops, and abalone. Additionally, eat more hard-shelled foods such as chestnuts, walnuts, and peanuts. Traditional Chinese medicine can also be effective for zinc supplementation. For example, He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) has a high zinc content.
The above advice is in response to the question "Why do I always crave food and have stomach problems? Is it serious now?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!