Patient's question:
A 5-year-old girl doesn't like to eat. Is it related to less activity? The onset and duration of the illness this time: For more than a year, whenever it's time to eat, she complains of headaches and has no appetite. Is it related to less outdoor activity during the winter?Doctor's answer:
It's definitely related to less activity. Less activity means less digestion. The child is small and doesn't eat much, which is often due to a weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, and other factors such as intestinal parasites. You can get a stool test to check for eggs. If there are intestinal parasites, you can take two parasite-expelling pills. Additionally, you can take some medicine to strengthen the spleen and improve appetite. Also, check if the child is deficient in zinc. Drinking some zinc supplements can help boost appetite.