Patient's question:
Every three or four days, the stool is very dry, but recently it's been taking five days to pass one bowel movement. Also, my baby is very picky about food; he doesn't eat vegetables or porridge, but he does eat noodles a little.Test results: No tests were conducted, and there are no results.
Past treatment history and effectiveness: I haven't seen a doctor before, and this has never happened before.
What kind of help do I need: How to prevent constipation and how to make my baby less picky about food.
Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, consider how the child may be deficient in zinc. Additionally, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, if the child has a weak spleen and stomach, they must maintain a balanced diet, including vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy, and eggs. Furthermore, if the child has picky eating habits and avoids meat, consider how this may contribute to zinc deficiency. It is recommended to have a blood test for trace elements to check. If zinc deficiency is confirmed, it is important to promote healthy digestion and consider taking gluconate zinc supplements. In addition to taking Chinese medicine formulations to regulate the spleen and stomach and enhance nutrition, it is advisable to take Xing'er Yangpi Granules.