Patient's question:
My child attends kindergarten, and he eats lunch at school every day. I'm worried that the school food might not be very good, as he often gets stomach problems. I took him to the hospital for a check-up, and they prescribed him over ten different medications. I feel like I can't even take them myself, but I still use sugar as a reward to get him to drink them. However, he later developed a loss of appetite again. What could be the reason for this? Could the medication be causing his loss of appetite?Doctor's answer:
If the child doesn't want to eat when taking medicine these days, that's perfectly normal. However, if he remains picky about food even without taking medicine, it could be a sign of a deficiency in trace elements. You might want to supplement with calcium, iron, and zinc. It's not advisable for him to go long periods without eating, as this can interfere with his growth and development. Avoid giving him snacks and encourage him to eat more vegetables and fruits. He should have an egg in the morning and a bit of meat at noon. You can tell him that eating these foods will help him grow taller, and he'll definitely be more willing to eat them, because children are always eager to grow taller.