Patient's question:
What should a child with intellectual disability eat? The child is 5 years old now and still cannot speak on their own, and their motor skills are slow. After a thorough examination, it was found that they suffer from intellectual disability. Currently, they are receiving treatment. Are there any dietary considerations to keep in mind?Doctor's answer:
Principles of Diet for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (1) For those with severe deficiency of kidney yin or heart-kidney disharmony, it is advisable to consume wolfberry, lily bulb, lotus seeds, longan, and sesame, which nourish the kidneys and calm the spirit. (2) For those with spleen deficiency leading to phlegm or phlegm obstructing the clear orifices, it is advisable to consume peony root, Astragalus, white atractylodes, and jujubes, which strengthen the spleen, transform dampness, and awaken the spirit. (3) For those with blood stasis obstructing brain meridians, it is advisable to consume hawthorn, Salvia miltiorrhiza, safflower, and walnuts, which activate blood circulation and resolve stasis. (4) It is important to appropriately consume high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins. (5) Avoid spicy, dry, and hot foods, as well as greasy and rich foods.When a child is affected by intellectual disability, parents must take the child to seek immediate medical attention to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms.