Question
Hello doctor, my baby is 5 years old and he usually doesn’t like to eat. I have to encourage him to eat, and he never picks up the bowl himself. He rarely finishes a bowl of rice. What should I do?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, your child seems to have a lack of appetite. Generally, children who are deficient in zinc may experience symptoms such as anorexia, loss of appetite, slow growth, and short stature. In this case, you can take your child to the hospital for a check-up of trace elements to see if it is caused by a zinc deficiency. Additionally, pay attention to a balanced diet and eat more vegetables and fruits. You can also consider complementary treatments from traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupoint massage and oral Chinese medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach function, which may improve the situation.