Patient's question:
My baby is now 1.5 years old and has poor appetite, eating very little. There have been a few instances of dry heaving, and once even vomited some milk. I wonder if it could be due to worms. What could be causing the dry heaving?Doctor's answer:
If a child frequently experiences nausea, it is most likely caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, or it could be due to indigestion. Apples have a laxative effect. Poor appetite in a child may be caused by poor digestion, or it could also be due to zinc deficiency, as zinc deficiency can lead to anorexia.1. Check the child's trace elements to see if there is a zinc deficiency. If there is, actively supplement zinc using zinc gluconate tablets.
2. You can also use Lactobacillus, Lactase, or Pepsin Oral Solution to enhance absorption.
3. If there is intestinal worm infection, you can try checking for worm eggs in the stool to see if any are found. However, it is usually not very likely to detect worms.