Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my child is nine months old, but he seems to dislike eating. Now he has become very thin and his immunity is poor, often catching colds. What should I do? My child currently dislikes eating and also likes rubbing his nose and eyes with his hands. He also frequently catches colds and has become very thin. I suspect whether he might have kwashiorkor?Doctor's answer:
You should also check if the baby's stool is normal. If the stool is normal, there shouldn't be any major problems—it might be caused by the weather being too hot. If the stool isn't normal and looks like scrambled eggs or tofu, then it's likely "dampness." Here's a folk remedy for "dampness": First, burn all the food the baby has eaten in an iron pot until it becomes charcoal and save it. Then, add water and simmer until it boils. Give the child one to two doses daily, and it should work well.