Patient's question:
Hello Doctor, what are the reasons for pediatric anorexia? My child hasn't been eating recently, even daring not to eat her favorite jelly, let alone dinner or milk. We are all very anxious, afraid she isn't getting enough nutrition. Why is this happening? Is there any way to treat pediatric anorexia?Doctor's answer:
The reasons why children may again develop a loss of appetite are relatively numerous, and this is closely related to the daily guidance of parents. This is because children are naturally prone to developing many quite fussy taste preferences, and long-term snacking can lead to this situation. Additionally, at the age of five, children often go through a rebellious phase where they may become defiant and refuse to follow their parents' instructions, which can also result in them not defecating properly. Parents should evaluate the situation comprehensively and take measures to stabilize it, such as not keeping snacks at home and encouraging children to defecate through positive reinforcement and motivational methods.