Patient's question:
My baby is almost one year old. Recently, the baby's appetite has suddenly become very poor. It seems that it doesn't feel hungry at all and refuses to eat anything. So what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, poor appetite in children may be related to possible deficiencies in trace elements, poor dietary habits, and issues like "spleen and stomach disharmony" as described in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Children with deficiencies in trace elements such as zinc and calcium may experience poor appetite. It is recommended to undergo a trace element test to check the situation and provide appropriate supplementation and correction based on the results. Cultivating good dietary habits in babies is easier said than done. It requires starting from an early age, beginning with complementary feeding, and gradually helping the baby adapt to various flavors of food. You can get creative with meal preparation, making the food visually appealing, and so on.