Question
Dear doctor, my child is very thin and doesn’t like to eat any food. What could be the reason, and do we need to have a check-up?
Answer
Hello friend, loss of appetite is common in the childhood period and can have multiple reasons. If a child has a serious illness, it can lead to a decrease in appetite. This is a gastrointestinal reaction of systemic diseases. In this case, the child’s dislike for eating is due to changes in regional gastrointestinal function. Sometimes, it may be because of eating too much or eating unsuitable foods; parents should timely adjust the amount and variety of their child’s diet. It may also be related to dietary habits.