Patient's question:
My daughter hasn't been eating well recently. A few days ago, she could eat dinner after taking three lactase enzyme tablets each day. But these past few days, without taking the lactase enzyme tablets, she won't eat. Is it possible that she's become dependent on lactase enzyme tablets? Why doesn't she like eating? What should I do...Doctor's answer:
After weaning, it is not advisable to consume all types of grain foods, nor should they be shared with adults in meals. Staple foods should include thick porridge, soft rice, noodles, dumplings, buns, etc., while supplementary foods can include fish, lean meat, liver, eggs, shrimp skin, soy products, and various vegetables. The main staples are pork and flour, with a daily requirement of about 100 grams, gradually increasing as the child grows older. Soy products should be consumed in an amount of about 25 grams per day, primarily based on tofu and dried soybeans. Eggs should be given one per day, and can be prepared by steaming, boiling, stewing, or stir-frying. Meat and fish should be provided in an amount of 50 to 75 grams per day, gradually increasing to 100 grams. Soy milk or cow's milk should be given 500 milliliters per day, with the amount gradually increasing to 250 milliliters after the child turns one year old. Fruits can be provided in appropriate amounts based on specific circumstances.Recommendations:
1. Yogurt. First, heat milk with 5–10% sugar to sterilize it. Once the milk dissolves, slowly add lactic acid solution (5 milliliters of 5% lactic acid solution per 100 milliliters of milk) while stirring gently until it forms fine granules. Yogurt is easier to digest and is suitable for children with gastroenteritis.
2. Skimmed Milk. Boil the milk, then remove the fat layer once it dissolves. Repeat boiling and fat removal two more times. Skimmed milk is suitable for children with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Stir-fried Milk Cakes. Stir-fry the milk cakes until they turn light yellow. After stir-frying, the starch converts into caramelized dextrin, which helps remove moisture. This has a laxative effect and aids in absorption.
4. Rice Water. Wash and partially dry the pork, then stir-fry it until it turns a. Add 6 grams of stir-fried rice to 100 milliliters of water and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Strain out the solids, then add 0.4% salt and bring to a boil. The starch in the rice water converts into dextrin, making it easier to digest. This is suitable for children with severe nausea, vomiting, and digestive issues.
5. Carrot Juice. First, wash and chop 500 grams of carrots, then cook them with a little water for 10–15 minutes. Strain the juice, add water to bring the total volume to 1000 milliliters, and then add 3–5% sugar. Boil and pour into a bottle, then sterilize by boiling for an additional 5–10 minutes before drinking.
6. Apple Puree Soup. Take 500–700 grams of cooked apples, wash them, and mash them into a puree. Mix with weak tea. Apple fibers are fine and gentle on the intestines, and they contain alkaline and pectin, which have a binding and soothing effect. This is suitable for children over one year with nausea and vomiting.
7. Weak Tea Water. Brew some black tea with hot water four times a day. Tea contains caffeine, tannins, and other compounds that stimulate, strengthen the heart, promote diuresis, soothe, kill bacteria, and reduce inflammation, making it effective for acute gastroenteritis.
You can try these methods, and I hope they will help your child. Wishing your baby health and happiness!