Patient's question:
My mother-in-law is 68 years old this year, but she has recently been avoiding eating in various ways, being picky about her food. I suspect she has age-related anorexia. No matter how well I cook for her, she doesn't dare to eat much. I wanted to ask you, what should be done about age-related anorexia?Doctor's answer:
If you feel low in spirits and have poor appetite, it is first recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough gastrointestinal examination. After ruling out organic inflammation, consider whether it may be mild depression symptoms, which are present but not yet at the severity level of clinical depression. If possible, seek psychological counseling. If that doesn’t help, medication can be considered, such as gamma-oryzanol. This solution is not difficult, and there is no need to worry too much. You can first adjust your mindset, talk more with friends, engage in outdoor activities, and help others to brighten up, which will all improve the situation.