Question
How much yam should a 4-year-old child eat daily? The child has poor appetite, often has loose stools, has blue veins around the eyes, doesn’t like to eat vegetables and fruits, drinks little water, and wakes up from naps at night.
Answer
Based on past treatment experiences, the child has consumed tonifying paste and after taking “Jiangzhong Jiwei Xiaoshan Tablet” for a period of time, their appetite improved and bowel movements returned to normal. However, these medications should not be used for long periods. Currently, the child is shorter than their peers, can eat dinner, but eating too much can cause vomiting or diarrhea. Inquire about how to properly nurture and improve the spleen and stomach function.