Question
The child doesn’t like to eat, the stool is dry at the beginning and normal afterward, sometimes grainy, often has a sore throat, tonsillitis, and then fever. The child is also irritable. What could be the cause and what should be done?
Answer
If a baby doesn’t want to eat and is weak, they are more prone to illness, and it’s important to consider their weakened immune system. Pay attention to whether their weight and height indicators are within the normal range. It’s recommended to take the baby to the hospital for tests of trace elements and immunoglobulins, as well as liver function and blood tests, to determine if the low immunity is due to a deficiency of certain trace elements or if there are other diseases. If it’s just a weakened immune system, you can take oral traditional Chinese medicine to regulate it.