Patient's question:
Baby is 6 months old, and it's the last week of the month, crying every night. Even when sleeping during naps, they always wake up. Lately, they haven't been eating well, with only about 80ml of milk each time, and only able to eat 5 times a day. They also don't like complementary foods. At 5 months, a thorough check revealed deficiencies in calcium, iron, and zinc. What should I do...Doctor's answer:
First, it should be confirmed how to address the picky eating of a baby. There are many reasons why a child may be picky eater. Your child may be deficient in zinc. Zinc is an important element that is absolutely essential for maintaining normal appetite in the human body. Experiments have shown that after a lack of zinc for 5-7 days, taste sensitivity will significantly increase, making food taste like chewing on wax and greatly reducing appetite, leading to picky eating again. Additionally, deficiencies in calcium, iron, and B vitamins can also cause children to be picky eaters. Take your child to the hospital for a comprehensive and thorough examination. For physiological causes of picky eating, timely solutions should be provided. For zinc or lead poisoning, additional treatments such as zinc supplementation and lead removal can be given. For children with gastrointestinal rhythm disorders and abdominal pain, metoclopramide can be administered to completely eliminate food stagnation, promote gastric emptying, and thus help the child feel hungry. The above suggestions are for the issue of "6-month-old baby crying every night." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!