Patient's question:
A three-year-old child still says they are hungry after eating meals during the day and at night, even though there are no signs of poor health. Recently, the child has been frequently complaining of hunger right after eating, and it happens again shortly after. I don’t know what’s going on.What kind of assistance would you like:
Hello, what’s wrong with my child? Should I take them to see a doctor?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: During dinner, let the child eat a bit more appropriately, and see how they still feel hungry. Or, when the child calls out of hunger, let them have some more food to see if it can completely eliminate their sense of hunger. If after eating a bit more or having some more, the child no longer calls out of hunger, then it is likely due to not being full enough. If this is not the case, it may be necessary to take the child to see a doctor, have blood drawn to check blood sugar levels, thyroid function, etc., to rule out the possibility of high blood sugar or hyperthyroidism.