Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. His appetite isn't very good. He doesn't eat meat either. He also eats very little rice. Sometimes he eats a few types of vegetables, but doesn't eat much. He generally dislikes milk and cakes. In the evening, he sweats a lot on his back when taking a nap, but he doesn't eat much for his main meals. How can I reduce his appetite? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
1. First, you need to take him to the gastroenterology department of a hospital to have the doctor check for any abnormalities. If they only diagnose the reason for the anorexia as functional dyspepsia and whether taking Western medicine will be effective, then you will need to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.2. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is caused by dampness and cold in the spleen and stomach obstructing the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Spleen and stomach damp-cold is caused by excessive consumption of foods like milk and cakes. In this case, you need to reduce the amount of these foods he eats because the child is still young and the spleen and stomach function is not fully developed. These sticky and damp foods can affect the maturation of his digestive absorption function.