Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my baby is 5 years old. He doesn't like to eat much, and every time I put the food in front of him, he never picks up the bowl to eat by himself. He only eats a little when I urge him. He rarely finishes a bowl of rice. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the child is a bit reluctant to eat. Generally, zinc deficiency in children can lead to symptoms such as poor appetite, slow development, and short stature. In this case, you can take the child to the hospital for a check-up on trace elements to see if the symptoms are caused by zinc deficiency. Pay attention to diet, maintain a balanced nutrition, and eat more vegetables and fruits. You can also consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and consider treatments such as Tui Na (a form of Chinese massage) and oral Chinese herbal medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach function, which should help improve the condition.