Question
What are the causes of diminished appetite in children?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, the most common cause of diminished appetite in children is disharmony between the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction in digestion. This condition can usually be improved by opsonize Spleen and stomach. Additionally, Western medicine suggests that a deficiency of trace elements, particularly zinc, may also cause children to lose their appetite. Apart from medication, techniques such as massage and acupressure can help promote digestion. Meanwhile, improving dietary habits and avoiding excessive consumption of cold and raw foods are also important preventive and improvement measures.