Patient's question:
Drink water · I don't want to drink water all day · Sometimes I use to give him more water · Is this okay? Is this the same as drinking water? Can a 7-month-old baby drink honey water? The child drinks very little milk at dinner · Generally just 30 ml of · When hungry...Doctor's answer:
Drinking water is a habit that needs to be nurtured gradually. In fact, adults may also dislike drinking water. When the child is young, you may have to force-feed them. When they become more obedient, you can explain to them the importance of drinking water. As for poor appetite, it can sometimes be due to physiological conditions and sometimes due to pathological states. It is necessary to observe whether not eating affects the baby's growth and development, such as weight gain, height increase, and normal intellectual development, etc.Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine believes that prolonged inactivity harms qi, meaning that lack of exercise can disrupt the flow of qi, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, poor appetite, and even nausea and dry heaving.
First, the habit of drinking water should be gradually developed. You can juice seasonal fruits for the baby and dilute them with water, allowing the baby to drink them frequently.
Second, if the baby shows no significant weight or height increase and exhibits symptoms of fatigue, it may indicate that poor appetite is caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency. In this case, you can give the baby some herbs that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Four Treasure Powder) or Jian Pi Wan (Spleen Strengthening Pill). If there is also food stagnation, you can add Jian Wei Xiao Shi Kou Fu Ye (Digestive Aid Oral Liquid), San Jia San (Three Jia Powder), or Bao He Wan (Poria and TCM Formula). However, if there is no impact on growth and development, no special treatment is needed. Slightly increasing the baby's physical activity can help reduce appetite.
Third, a deficiency of trace element zinc can also affect appetite. However, the absorption of trace elements is not immediate and requires a longer period. A balanced diet is essential.
Finally, wish the baby a healthy and happy transformation!