Patient's question:
My baby is 17 months old. Previously, she always loved drinking milk and would show great eagerness whenever milk was mentioned. However, after experiencing indigestion and diarrhea last week, she has been reluctant to drink milk ever since. Even when milk is put in her mouth, she spits it out immediately, looking very disgusted. Could you please help me understand what might be causing this?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Hello. Actually, children are similar to adults in that their appetite has cyclical patterns. For example, if an adult eats McDonald's every day, they will eventually get tired of it and lose their appetite. Moreover, your baby has just recovered from "indigestion and diarrhea." Your baby is already 17 months old. At this time, you can give him some light and easily digestible foods, such as rice soup, noodle soup, bread, or small noodle pieces.