Patient's question:
My baby never likes to eat, what should I do now. How to deal with a child who doesn't like to eat?Doctor's answer:
Loss of appetite is a common phenomenon in childhood, and there are many reasons for it. If a child contracts a serious illness, it can lead to a decrease in appetite, which is a gastrointestinal response to a systemic disease. In this case, the focus should be on diagnosing and treating the systemic disease. Another situation is that a child may not be interested in eating due to changes in local gastrointestinal function. In this case, it is sometimes because the child eats too much or consumes unsuitable food. Parents should promptly adjust the child's eating amount and variety, as well as their eating habits. Additionally, personal preferences of parents can lead to picky eating or eating habit issues in children.