Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child dislikes eating and is thin. Does he sweat a lot? Is he prone to colds? Does he have an internal heat imbalance? Does his mouth have a bad odor? Is his stool dry? Does he sleep restlessly? He has taken a lot of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. What should he do? What's going on?Doctor's answer:
There are two situations where children do not like to eat. One is a weak spleen and stomach. The other is a lack of zinc and calcium. This is also a possible cause. You should go to the hospital for a test of trace elements to confirm the diagnosis. Then, treat according to the symptoms.Suggestions and Advice:
If the child has a weak spleen and stomach, you can give them some Shenling Bai Zhu powder and Xiaoshi Koufuye. For children lacking zinc and calcium, you can appropriately supplement with Gan zinc. However, at least it should be supplemented for about a month.