Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and hasn't been eating much. I wonder if eating lotus seeds will cause precocious puberty in children?Doctor's answer:
Euryale ferox generally never causes precocious puberty. Euryale ferox contains relatively rich nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and trace elements. If children consume enough Euryale ferox, it generally never leads to precocious puberty. The age of menarche for girls is between 11 and 18 years old, with the majority being around 13 years old, though the specific time varies from person to person. If a girl starts developing secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8, it is considered precocious puberty. If a girl is 9 years old and starts menstruating, it is a normal phenomenon.